Jota, Slovenian hotpot

smoked pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken reduces fat content while pork shoulder is more affordable.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fresh cabbage

💰Cheaper: pickled cabbage

Fresh cabbage is lower in sodium and can be more economical.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor with less heat.

beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

Chop half an onion and three garlic cloves.

Chop one large potato or two small ones into bite-size pieces.

Heat stove to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the chopped onion and sauté for a couple of minutes until translucent.

Add the minced garlic and continue sautéing for about 30 seconds.

Add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir to soak up the olive oil.

Slowly add 2 cups of water, stirring until fully incorporated.

Add another 2 cups of water, the chopped potato, 1 cup of chopped smoked ham, and 2 vegetable cubes.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and mix well.

Rinse the sauerkraut and add it to the pot along with 1-2 bay leaves.

Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.

Drain and rinse the kidney beans, then add them to the pot.

Add another half a cup of water, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes.

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