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🍲 POTAJE de VIGILIA. Receta típica de Cuaresma y Semana Santa

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Potaje de Vigilia

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, Potaje de Vigilia is a traditional Lenten dish, often enjoyed during Holy Week. This hearty stew symbolizes the end of fasting, featuring nutritious ingredients like chickpeas and spinach. It's a comforting meal that showcases the resourcefulness of Spanish cuisine, using simple, wholesome ingredients. Today, it remains popular not only in Spain but also among those seeking vegetarian options worldwide.

SpanishESmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
garbanzos
bacalao
espinacas
pan

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and save time.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich and often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein and is a vegan alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Cocinar los garbanzos hasta que estén tiernos.

2

Añadir el bacalao y las espinacas al guiso.

3

Formar pelotillas con el pan y agregarlas al potaje.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Lenten StewSpanish Lentil Stew
Local Name: Potaje de Vigilia

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