Receta de Potaje | Las Recetas De Pepa

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are lower in calories.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: bacon

Smoked turkey leg adds flavor with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and carrot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced potato and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients, then add the chickpeas and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until chickpeas are tender.

Add chopped spinach and chorizo; cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

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