Medieval Lentil Recipe (Guiso de Lentejas)

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade stock enhances flavor and reduces sodium.

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 provides color without the cost.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme can add a similar aromatic quality.

Cut the cilantro and the onion.

In a pot, add the lentils, water, olive oil, onion, cilantro, and saffron. Mix and let it simmer on medium heat for around 20 minutes (or until the lentils are soft).

Meanwhile, beat the eggs.

Once the lentils are cooked, add salt, black pepper, and wine vinegar, mix it and let it sit.

Finally, add the eggs, mix and let it simmer for a few minutes, depending on how watery you like your lentils.

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