How to cook an amazing vegan Fabada (Spanish white bean stew), vegetarian/vegan recipes, stews

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika is a more budget-friendly option without the smoky flavor.

vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective alternative, though it may lack depth of flavor.

Add 2 tins of cannellini beans to a pot.

Add 1 bay leaf to the pot.

Add chopped onion and whole garlic to the pot.

Cover the beans and vegetables with about 0.5 liters of water.

Add 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika and a little bit of hot paprika to the pot.

Mix the ingredients in the pot and add a little bit of salt.

Put the pot on heat and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer.

Add a little bit of olive oil to the pot and mix.

Mash a few beans with a spoon to thicken the stew naturally.

Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Turn off the heat and stir the stew before serving.

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