Zuppa di lenticchie con patate, spinaci e curcuma

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: chard

Kale is nutrient-dense, and chard is often less expensive.

Chop the carrot, onion, and celery.

In a pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables until softened.

Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, turmeric, and diced potatoes to the pot.

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils and potatoes are tender.

Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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