Arroz Blanco con Verduras

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen veggies are often cheaper.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: broccoli

Asparagus is nutritious, while broccoli is often less expensive.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Red pepper flakes add spice, while cabbage is a cost-effective filler.

Prepare the ingredients: finely chop garlic, chop carrots into small pieces, and measure out corn.

Decide whether to wash the rice based on personal preference.

In a pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon to the boiling water (optional).

Once the water is boiling, add the chopped garlic to infuse flavor.

Add the rice to the boiling water and stir to coat it with the garlic flavor, allowing the rice to become slightly transparent.

Measure and add 2 cups of water to the rice and garlic mixture.

Once the water is boiling again, add the chopped carrots and corn on top of the rice.

Lower the heat and cover the pot, allowing the rice to cook on low heat until done.

After cooking, check the rice; it should be fluffy and not burnt.

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