Welcome to Nourish/Eat Simply – A recipe blog for women 40+ - VANESSA LABRANCHE

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup of cooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of Spanish smoked paprika
• 4 ounces of Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 small green bell pepper
• 3 large cloves of garlic
• 1 small red onion
• 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt or to taste
• 2 teaspoons of azafran (optional)
• 4 green plantains, peeled and sliced thick on the diagonal
• 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon of granulated garlic powder