Fanesca Ecuatoriana.. Archie's Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas add creaminess at a lower cost.

white beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas are high in protein and lower in cost.

Soak white beans and lentils overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans and lentils.

Boil the soaked beans and lentils in a large pot until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Add diced pumpkin, squash, and potatoes to the pot and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.

Stir in chopped cabbage and corn, cooking for another 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the bean mixture.

Pour in milk and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with boiled eggs, cheese, and avocado slices.

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