Olla de coles: Pot of cabbage.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are lower in calories.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is leaner while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and pork loin is often cheaper.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and can be more affordable.

Soak the chickpeas the night before.

In a large pot, add the meat and the aged bone. If using, also add the rib and ham bone.

Add the drained chickpeas and cover with water, stirring well to combine the flavors.

Bring the mixture to a boil and skim off any foam.

After half an hour, add the grated tomato, carrots, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Add the chopped cabbage, chicken, blood sausage, chorizo, bacon, and aged bacon.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes until the chickpeas are tender.

If using a pressure cooker, it will be ready in half an hour.

Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Leave the stew uncovered and move the pot back and forth to thicken the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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