How to make Casado!

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness and texture.

meat (chicken, beef, or fish)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Pico de gallo uses fresh ingredients with less sodium.

Prepare the cebolla with salsa.

Make gallo pinto for color and flavor.

Chop or slice the cebolla as preferred (delgado or grueso).

Add orégano to the mixture.

Prepare lechuga and menta for garnish.

Chop zanahoria into small pieces.

Use frijoles Criollos, which are homegrown.

Cook the arroz.

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