Top 10 Guatemalan Foods - Hungry Horizons

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 often cheaper.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: flaxseeds

Chia seeds offer similar health benefits, while flaxseeds are more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, and pork is usually less costly.

Toast pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Blend toasted seeds with tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions until smooth.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add blended mixture to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chicken and/or beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and add bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until meat is tender.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Serve with warm corn tortillas on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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