Making Pepián Vegan in Guatemala

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture, while peanuts are often cheaper.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Chia seeds offer similar health benefits, while flaxseeds are more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, and pork is usually less costly.

Prepare the ingredients by roasting champignon mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions.

Blend the roasted ingredients together until smooth.

Make corn tortillas using corn flour and water, noting that they are different from Mexican tortillas.

Cook the tortillas until they have red spots, indicating they are ready.

Boil vegetables including potatoes and carrots as a side dish.

Serve the pepián with the tortillas and boiled vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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