POTAJE DE CUARESMA, GARBANZOS CON ACELGAS🍃🤩 | El Dulce Paladar

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces cost significantly.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can provide a different flavor profile.

Chop the onion, garlic, and red pepper.

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and red pepper until soft.

Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, and cook for a few minutes.

Add the chickpeas and stir well.

Incorporate the chard leaves and cook until wilted.

Season with salt, paprika, and cumin, and add the bread slices to thicken the stew.

Cooking Techniques

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