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okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey is less expensive and leaner than pork.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onion

Green onion adds a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Wash okra and let it drain to reduce sliminess.

Remove tough ends and chop okra to personal preference.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté chopped onion, oregano, and garlic until fragrant.

Fry sliced green plantains until golden brown.

Add the chopped okra back into the pan with the sautéed ingredients.

Incorporate 1.5 cups of water and 0.5 tablespoon of tomato paste into the mixture.

Add 1 cup of vinegar and stir well, then reduce heat and let simmer.

Cooking Techniques

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