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gandules

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas are more accessible and budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Using water with seasoning reduces costs while maintaining flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can enhance acidity at a lower price.

Use 3 cans of gandules and add 3 cups of water in a pot.

Add a third of an onion, a piece of bell pepper, a chicken cube, parsley, oregano, and salt.

Mash a garlic clove and add it to the pot.

Let this boil for 12 to 15 minutes since the gandules are already soft.

Blend a portion of the gandules with coconut milk until creamy.

Add the blended mixture back into the pot along with a spoon of tomato sauce.

Let this boil for another 15 minutes until all ingredients are well combined.

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