Description
This Brazilian Mounjaro recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines tender chicken (or beef) with a medley of vegetables and spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that’s bursting with Brazilian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken (or Beef):
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or lean beef), cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans (low sodium)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Meat: Add chicken or beef, cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in tomato, bell peppers, and zucchini, cook until softened.
- Season: Add black beans, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until flavors meld.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and lime juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with tofu or extra beans.
- You can also serve this over cauliflower rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
