First Time in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 COSTA RICAN STREET FOOD Tour in San Jose!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein that can be cheaper than fresh fish.

Cook rice in a pot with water until tender, about 20 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil black beans until soft, about 1 hour.

Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a skillet until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked rice and black beans to the skillet, mixing well with sautéed vegetables.

Chop cilantro and mix into the rice and beans, adding lime juice to taste.

Prepare tortillas by warming them on a grill or skillet until pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Grill pork or chicken until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Prepare fish by seasoning and frying until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Assemble tacos with grilled meat, rice and beans, and top with salsa and avocado.

Serve with a side of cabbage slaw and cheese.

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