Chef Lorena Garcia shares her lentil and quinoa cazuela recipe l GMA Digital

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro provides a similar texture and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective alternative, although it may lack flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often cheaper and provide a fresh taste.

Prepare pico de gallo by mixing 1/4 cup of chopped red onion in a bowl.

Add equal amounts of chopped tomatoes to the bowl.

Add chopped cilantro to the bowl.

If desired, add chopped chili Fresno for spice.

Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the bowl.

Optionally, add a little white vinegar for extra flavor.

Add a heavy pinch of salt to the mixture.

Drizzle a touch of olive oil into the pico de gallo mixture.

Let the pico de gallo marinate outside or in the refrigerator.

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