Making the Venezuelan sandwich "El Patacon."

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is a leaner and more affordable protein option.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Canned salsa is often less expensive and still flavorful.

black beans

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often cheaper and can be used as a protein substitute.

Peel the green plantains.

Boil the plantains.

Smash the boiled plantains.

Cut up the chicken and veggies for frying.

Cook the chicken and veggies you just cut up.

Fry the shaped plantains.

Plate the finished sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

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