Patatas a la Riojana

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and can be cheaper.

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

Add chopped onion and red bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add peeled and cubed potatoes to the pot; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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