Les Da Chef’s boerewors-and-chickpea stew

boerewors

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner, while pork sausage can be more budget-friendly.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer better flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is a budget alternative.

Heat butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot.

Press down garlic and mix with cumin or ground coriander to make a paste; add to the pot.

Slice onion and add to the pot.

Add tomato paste and smoked paprika to the pot.

Add boerewors to the pot and cook.

Season with sea salt and black pepper; let simmer with the lid on for about 15 minutes.

Add baby spinach at the end of cooking to retain some crunch.

Garnish with sprouts and top with parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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