ARROZ ALA CUBANA | PINOY RECIPE | how to cook arroz ala cubana

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is budget-friendly and plant-based.

banana

🥗Healthier: plantain

💰Cheaper: apple

Plantains are more traditional, while apples are often more accessible.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer a lighter taste, while canned are budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled egg substitute

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, while substitutes can be cost-effective.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, green peas, bay leaf, and spices; simmer for 10 minutes.

In a separate pan, fry sliced bananas until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are set, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve rice topped with beef mixture, a fried egg, and banana slices.

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