GUISO de LENTEJAS 🍲 PLATO IDEAL para una TEMPORADA FRÍA | El Gourmet

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are lower in calories and beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola is more economical.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

Start by cutting the vegetables for the lentil stew.

The lentils are pre-soaked to cook faster; they are larger lentils that cook more quickly.

Cut the carrots into rounds and the other vegetables into cubes, some larger and some smaller.

Heat olive oil in the pot and start with the sofrito, adding onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot.

Add pancetta and chorizo to the pot for flavor.

Season with salt and add paprika.

Add canned tomatoes to the pot, breaking them up for moisture and texture.

Add the pre-soaked lentils and sweet potato to the pot.

Pour in broth or water to cover the ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Let it cook until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

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