Arroz a la Cubana: Easy and Tasty Dinner to Make

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is budget-friendly and plant-based.

banana

🥗Healthier: plantain

💰Cheaper: apple

Plantains are more traditional, while apples are often more accessible.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a lighter taste, while canned are budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled egg substitute

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, while substitutes can be cost-effective.

In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.

Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with the back of a spoon, for about 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove excess fat.

Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is mostly reduced.

Add green peas and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1/4 cup of oil.

Peel bananas and slice lengthwise. Add bananas and cook, turning once or twice, until golden and lightly crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

In the same pan, add eggs and cook sunny side up, with the white part set and the yolks runny.

Shape steamed rice using a bowl or cup. Top with egg. Place slices of fried bananas. Spoon the minced beef.

Cooking Techniques

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