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plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and offers a nutty flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Cook rice in a pot according to package instructions until fluffy.

Soak beans overnight, then boil until tender.

Season chicken with garlic, onion, and spices, then grill until cooked through.

Prepare a stew by simmering beef with vegetables until tender.

Fry plantains in hot oil until golden brown.

Mash cooked plantains with olive oil and garlic to make mangu.

Combine rice and beans on a plate for La Bandera.

Serve grilled chicken alongside rice and beans.

Garnish with avocado slices and lime wedges.

Mix coconut milk into stews for added creaminess.

Chop cilantro and sprinkle over dishes for freshness.

Serve with a side of fried eggs for breakfast options.

Enjoy sancocho as a hearty family meal on weekends.

Create mofongo by mashing fried plantains with garlic and broth.

Cooking Techniques

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