£1 Spanish chorizo and potatoes stew | Family Meals on a budget

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth enhances flavor and nutrition.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a similar cooking profile.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds nutrients while being cost-effective.

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

Add chopped chorizo and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chorizo and set aside, leaving the oil in the pot.

Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

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

Add diced potatoes and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped tomatoes, paprika, and bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Return chorizo to the pot and stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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