Cocido con arroz [Spanish chickpea & rice stew]

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is a more economical cut.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a budget-friendly protein.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

In a large pot, combine soaked chickpeas, chicken thigh, beef, salted pork bone, salted pork rib, and cured pork fat.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until meats are tender.

Remove meats and set aside; strain the broth.

Return the broth to the pot and add rice.

Simmer until rice is done, about 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and add peppermint to taste.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens