Seychelles: Gerogie's Creole Home Cooking Session

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is more affordable.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, and pork sausage is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika provides flavor without the heat, and chili powder is often less costly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

Add rice and stir to combine with the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth and season with thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

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