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chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and pinto beans are usually less expensive.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while hot dogs are often cheaper.

Soak black beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add pork shoulder and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in chorizo and smoked sausage, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, and enough water to cover the mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped cabbage and carrots in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Serve hot over rice with lime wedges on the side.

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