Cocido Boyacense con cuajada

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat while chicken thighs are more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative while chicken is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Quinoa is a protein-rich grain, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

In a pressure cooker, add approximately 2 liters of water and bring it to a boil.

Add the beef ribs and a teaspoon of salt.

Add a stalk of green onion and a piece of garlic without chopping them.

Add the pork ribs and bacon, cut into pieces.

Cover the pot and cook in the pressure cooker for about 20 minutes.

Chop the onion and garlic to add to the pot.

Add the chopped onion, garlic, a bay leaf, and a sprig of thyme to the pot.

Cut the corn and add it to the pot.

Add the peas and habas after the initial 20 minutes of cooking.

Prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting them, then add them to the pot.

Add a little color to the dish for flavor.

Chop the tomato and add it to the pot.

Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in oil and a piece of butter for about 5 minutes before adding to the pot.

Check the seasoning and adjust salt as needed.

Add the chorizos to the pot about 10 minutes before serving to infuse flavor.

Let everything simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat before serving.

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