Cooking with The Couchsurfer, ep 13: Argentinian food

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Ground turkey is lower in calories and fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Soak lentils in water for at least 2 hours.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add diced beef, chicken, and chorizo; cook until browned, about 5-10 minutes.

Add soaked lentils, diced potato, and chopped tomatoes to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches.

Add bay leaves, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt to taste.

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

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until lentils and meat are tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

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