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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: dry beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories.

Rinse rice and split peas under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak split peas in water for at least 1 hour.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and carrot; cook for another 3 minutes.

Add soaked split peas, rice, and coconut milk; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture by about an inch.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, cumin, and turmeric; stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice and peas are tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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