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[SUB]Potaje de Vigilia con Albóndigas de Bacalao y espinacas/Stew with cod meatloaf and spinach

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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
500g garbanzos remojados
2 patatas
1 cebolla grande
2 hojas de laurel
sal
agua
300g bacalao desalado o al punto de sal
250g espinacas frescas picadas finas
2 dientes de ajo picados
un manojito de perejil picado
2 huevos
pimienta
pan rallado
un chorrito de aceite de oliva
harina para envolver las albóndigas
3 o 4 tomates pelados y batidos
1 cebolla picada
2 dientes de ajo picados
un chorro de vino blanco
1 pastilla de caldo de pescado opcional
pimienta negra molida
comino molido
1 cucharada de pimentón dulce
2 rebanadas de pan frito
2 dientes de ajo dorados enteros
1 cucharada de carne de pimiento choricero
caldo de la olla de los garbanzos

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

Cocer los garbanzos en agua con las patatas, cebolla, laurel y sal.

2

Preparar las albóndigas mezclando el bacalao, espinacas, ajo, perejil, huevos, sal, pimienta, pan rallado, aceite de oliva y harina.

3

Hacer un sofrito con tomates, cebolla, ajo, vino blanco, pastilla de caldo, pimienta, comino y pimentón.

4

Hacer un majado con pan frito, ajo dorado, carne de pimiento choricero, cebolla cocida y caldo de garbanzos.

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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