POTAJE de GARBANZOS con ACELGAS 🥕🔝

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 often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces cost significantly.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can provide a different flavor profile.

Heat olive oil in a large pot 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 chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.

Add drained chickpeas and stir to combine with the tomato mixture.

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

Add chopped chard and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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