Greece Every Day (Season 3, Episode 7)

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans offer similar texture, while navy beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can substitute for bay leaves in flavor.

Soak white beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans.

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

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

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

Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and oregano; bring to a boil.

Add the soaked beans and reduce heat to low; simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, drizzled with additional olive oil if desired.

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