Potaje de la abuela

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water reduces cost while maintaining flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is often less expensive and cooks quickly.

Prepare the vegetable broth as a base for the potaje.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped leeks and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the cooked chickpeas, sliced mushrooms, and kale to the pot.

Stir in the turmeric, ground cumin, and garlic powder.

Add the rice and vegetable broth, bringing it to a simmer.

Cook until the rice is tender and the flavors meld together.

Season with parsley and salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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