Plate Method Soups & Stews

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless chicken breast reduces fat while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers similar sweetness, while regular potatoes are often less expensive.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is nutrient-rich, while collard greens can be more affordable.

Brown the chicken chunks in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until beautiful, then remove from the pan.

Add the remaining olive oil to the pan.

Add 1 cup of diced onion, 1 cup of diced celery, and 1 cup of diced carrots to the pan and sauté, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pot.

Cooking Techniques

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