GUATEMALAN SNACK | Cookin' With Hilda

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while cucumbers add freshness at a lower cost.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black bean puree

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black bean puree is nutritious and canned beans save time.

Prepare thick tortillas by hand instead of using a tortilla maker.

Fry the thick tortillas in oil or air fry them.

Cook pork in the instant pot with spices for a couple of hours.

Assemble garnachas by placing a tortilla on a plate, topping it with tomatillo salsa, pork, red salsa, queso, and cilantro.

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