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milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas add creaminess at a lower cost.

white beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas are high in protein and lower in cost.

Cook 1/2 cup rice in water until well cooked, reserving the cooking liquid.

Peel and dice 1/2 pound pumpkin into small cubes, cooking it in a little water without salt, and reserve the cooking water.

Peel and dice 2 zucchinis (both green and yellow) into small cubes, cooking them in a little water without salt, and reserve the cooking water.

Chop 2 cups of white onion and set aside.

Use 1 can of corn and 1 can of white beans, both drained.

Cook 1/2 cup lentils in water without salt and reserve the cooking water.

Prepare 1 1/2 cups chochos by peeling and cooking them, reserving the cooking water.

Use 1 cup of roasted peanuts and blend with 1 cup of milk until smooth, then set aside.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add achiote oil until it is well colored.

Add chopped garlic and onion to the pot, sautéing until the onions are soft.

Add cumin, oregano, black pepper, and a pinch of salt, then stir to combine.

Add the cod fish to the pot and let it cook slowly to absorb flavors.

After the refrito is ready, add the blended peanut mixture to the pot, along with a little more milk to rinse the blender.

Let this cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cooked rice with its liquid to the pot and mix well, allowing it to thicken.

Incorporate the cooked zucchini and pumpkin, mixing thoroughly.

Add the reserved cooking liquids from the vegetables to adjust the consistency as needed.

Add the canned corn, white beans, and red beans to the pot, mixing well.

Add the cooked lentils and their liquid, stirring to combine.

Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed, then add parsley before serving.

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