Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo, Episode 20 - Cape Verdean Cuisine

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and provides similar protein.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey is a leaner and often cheaper alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Turn on the stove to high heat.

Boil mushrooms in a pot with enough water to cover them for 5 minutes.

Add lime juice to the boiling mushrooms.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.

Marinate chicken with rosemary, lime juice, and olive oil.

Add garlic to the heated oil.

Add chopped onions (both white and red) to the pan with garlic and sauté until browned.

Add jalapeno for spice and sauté with the onions and garlic.

Add drained mushrooms to the pan.

Add tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add cilantro and parsley for garnish.

Put the marinated chicken into the pan and cover with a lid to cook.

Cooking Techniques

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