How to Make Fat Rice from Burkina Faso

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini is a low-calorie alternative, and frozen beans are budget-friendly.

broth

🥗Healthier: water + seasoning

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with seasoning reduces sodium and cost.

Blend 3 and 3/4 tomatoes, 1/2 onion, and 2 cloves garlic until smooth.

Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add the blended mixture to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock and add 1/6 ounce can of tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of ground red pepper, and a sprinkle of parsley.

Add 2 pounds of cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs to the pot and mix to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add 2.5 cups of long grain white rice to the pot and stir.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 25 to 30 minutes.

After cooking, stir the rice and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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