Ingredients
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Approximately 1 lb protein of your choice (4-6 small chicken thighs or breasts, sliced pork tenderloin, sliced smoked sausage, ground meat or plant-based meat alternative, shrimp)
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Up to 2 cups diced vegetables of your choice (bell pepper, onion, frozen peas, corn, carrot, zucchini, eggplant, chayote, chopped okra)
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1 cup white rice, rinsed and drained
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1 bottle Mesa de Vida Globally Inspired Cooking Sauce, any flavor
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1-1/2 cup broth
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Salt to taste
Directions
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook protein until about 90% fully cooked (if using diced or whole chicken pieces), or fully cook (for ground meat) until golden brown
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Stir in your vegetables, cook for 3 minutes
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Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to low
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Cover with lid, or foil, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the rice is tender
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Turn off the heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve
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