Couchsurfing, cooking with guests, episode 1: Peruvian food

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Yellow peppers have similar nutrients, while green peppers are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato and red bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the pot; brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin and oregano; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Incorporate diced potatoes, carrots, and peas; stir gently.

Cover and simmer for an additional 20-25 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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