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5 High-Protein Dominican Bowls: Familiar Food, With More Protein

"La Bandera" Power Bowl

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Gaila Pérez - The Petit Gourmet
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Ingredients

The Protein: Pollo Guisado

  • 1.5 lbs Extra lean chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 Green bell pepper diced
  • ½ Red onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano preferably Dominican
  • 1 tablespoon Olives or capers optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

The Base: Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice

  • 4 cups Frozen or fresh cauliflower rice
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • Juice of 2 Limes
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder

The Sazón: Pumpkin-Thickened Beans & Pickled Onions

  • The Beans:
  • 2 cans 15 oz Red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 1 onion
  • 1 pepper
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • ½ cup Bone broth to adjust thickness
  • ½ cup Diced kabocha squash auyama for texture

The Quick-Pickled Onions:

  • 1 large Red onion thinly sliced into rings
  • ½ cup Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

The Swap: Air-Fried Maduros

  • 2 Very ripe black skin plantains
  • Avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • Pollo Guisado: In a large pot, sear the chicken breast cubes with a mist of oil. Add garlic, onions, peppers, and oregano. Stir in tomato paste, then add bone broth. Simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes until the sauce reduces and the chicken is tender.
  • Beans: Sear the veggies and the cabocha pumpkin, the add the broth, let the veggies get tender and mix with a blender, add the beans, let simmer for 10 minutes, creating a thick, creamy sauce without extra fat.
  • The Base: Sauté cauliflower rice in a dry pan until the moisture evaporates. Off the heat, toss with cilantro and lime juice.
  • The Swap: Slice plantains, mist with avocado oil, and air-fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 1929mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1688IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
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