Guatemalan Pepian: Spanish Class Meets Cooking Class

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture, while peanuts are more affordable.

green bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-brand options are budget-friendly.

Roast tomatoes, green bell peppers, and chiles until dry and charred.

Ensure ingredients are dry to blend well.

Blend the roasted vegetables with water until smooth.

Add French bread to thicken the sauce.

Simmer the blended mixture until it thickens.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary