STEW CHICKEN & LENTILS RECIPE IN TOCO | FAMILY JUST CHILLING TRINI STYLE

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Quinoa is a complete protein, while canned beans are a budget-friendly protein source.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is more economical.

Add 1 cup of lentils to a pot.

Pour in 1 cup of water.

Add 1 scotch bonnet pepper whole to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of thyme.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.

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