Garbanzos con espinacas | Potaje fácil y rápido

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is often more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier and cheaper than store-bought broth.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and can be a budget-friendly alternative.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and retains nutrients.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water, then drain.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cumin and paprika, stirring for another minute to release flavors.

Incorporate soaked chickpeas and diced tomatoes into the pot.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, until chickpeas are tender.

Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

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