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Potaje de Vigilia

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, Potaje de Vigilia is a traditional Lenten dish, often enjoyed during Holy Week. This hearty stew symbolizes the end of fasting, featuring nutritious ingredients like chickpeas and spinach. It's a comforting meal that showcases the resourcefulness of Spanish cuisine, using simple, wholesome ingredients. Today, it remains popular not only in Spain but also among those seeking vegetarian options worldwide.

SpanishESmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 k. de garbanzos
250 gr. de bacalao
1 k. de espinacas
2 cebollas
1 tomate
1 cabeza de ajo morada
2 huevos
1 rebanada de pan
1 hoja de laurel
Perejil
Pimentón
Agua
Aceite de oliva
Sal

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and save time.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich and often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein and is a vegan alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Soak the chickpeas overnight and then boil them until tender.

2

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onions and garlic until golden.

3

Add the diced tomato and cook until soft.

4

Incorporate the soaked chickpeas, bacalao, and water to the pot.

5

Add the bay leaf, salt, and cook until everything is well combined.

6

Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.

7

In a separate pan, fry the bread until golden and set aside.

8

Serve the potaje topped with chopped parsley and the fried bread.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Also Known As

Lenten StewSpanish Lentil Stew
Local Name: Potaje de Vigilia

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