Belizean boil up with that special sauce!

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutritious, and regular potatoes are often less expensive.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini is versatile, and bananas are a common substitute.

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and green plantains into chunks.

Slice the carrots and cabbage into bite-sized pieces.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the fish and chicken to the pot; cook until slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the carrots, cabbage, and spices; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Add the sweet potatoes and plantains; simmer until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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