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rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Soak the long-grain rice in water for 15-20 minutes and rinse it 3-4 times until the water runs clear.

Chop the tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrot into small pieces.

Blend the chopped tomatoes and dried red chilies into a paste.

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and sauté the garlic until golden.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until slightly cooked.

Add the boiled kidney beans, chopped carrot, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for another minute.

Mix in the rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes until coated with oil.

Add the tomato paste, chili powder, and salt, and mix well.

Pour in approximately 1.75 cups of water and mix everything together.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until the rice is done.

Once cooked, mix in the chopped cilantro before serving.

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