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chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetables

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are lower in calories and can be fresher.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is protein-rich and gluten-free.

Start by prepping the ingredients: chop onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes using a manual chopper.

Heat sunflower oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until softened.

Add ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and season with salt, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice, stirring gently to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in peas and green onions.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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