Zuppa Rustica Di Lenticchie Alla Contadina - Ricetta Economica e Saporita | Elefanteveg

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are more nutritious, while split peas are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Rinse the lentils and the chosen cereal (barley, spelt, oats, buckwheat, or a mix).

Chop the carrots and onion.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.

Add the chopped carrots and cook for a few minutes.

Add the lentils, cereal, rosemary, bay leaves, and vegetable broth to the pot.

Season with salt and add the fennel seeds.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils and cereal are cooked through.

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