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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner, while turkey can be more affordable.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and often cost less.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until the onions are soft and slightly brown.

Add 1/2 chopped tomato to the pot.

Stir in fresh thyme and 1/2 tablespoon dried basil.

Add 2 cups of long green rice to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Add red kidney beans, chickpeas, and black-eyed peas to the mixture.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of cane sugar to the pot.

Note that the creator forgot to add black pepper and considered leaving it out.

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