Zuppa di CECI style cubano/Ricetta Zuppa proteica di ceci/Ricetta cubana con i ceci/

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Using water with bouillon is a cost-effective way to achieve similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for sautéing.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic the flavor of cumin in a pinch.

Soak the chickpeas overnight and then boil them until tender.

In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and pepper until softened.

Add the soaked chickpeas, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, and coriander seeds to the pot.

Stir in the pumpkin pieces (or potatoes) and tomato sauce.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the pork meat and let it cook until done.

Serve hot.

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