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sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked tofu

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika is more affordable and still adds flavor.

Chop the cabbage into thin strips and set aside.

Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots.

Dice the onions and mince the garlic.

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

Add the onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the diced potatoes and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add the chopped cabbage to the pot, mixing well with the vegetables.

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes.

Season with bay leaves, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Stir occasionally and add water if the stew becomes too thick.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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