Lentejas con bacalao y rúcula

cod

🥗Healthier: pollock

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and has a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Sweet paprika offers a similar flavor without the smoke.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach can add freshness at a lower cost.

Soak lentils in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked lentils, diced tomato, bay leaves, and smoked paprika; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the lentils by about 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add cod pieces to the pot, gently stirring them in.

Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cod is cooked through.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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