Zuppa di Ceci ricetta segreta

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be used as a protein source.

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 with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often cheaper and provide similar nutrients.

Soak the dried chickpeas overnight and then drain them.

In a large pot, combine the soaked chickpeas, water, bay leaves, rosemary, sage, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, and cherry tomatoes.

Add turmeric, salt, and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chickpeas are tender.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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