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chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often less expensive.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is high in protein, while white rice is a budget-friendly option.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are nutritious, while canned beans save time and money.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Boil the rice and set aside.

In a pot, heat oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in tomato puree, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, oregano, and chili flakes.

Add sweet corn, red beans, black beans, and chopped bell peppers, cooking until heated through.

Stir in boiled rice and mix well with the vegetables and spices.

Add water and butter, stirring to combine, and cook until heated through.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges.

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