El manjar de la abuela, lentejas y arroz, un sabor tradicional

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Water is a cost-effective base without added sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger provides a different but complementary spice.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and adds texture.

Soak the lentils if necessary (not specified in the description).

In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.

Add the costilla de cerdo and brown on all sides.

Stir in the pimentón dulce and cook briefly to release its flavor.

Add the tomato triturado and cook until it thickens slightly.

Add the lentils, rice, laurel leaves, and water, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils and rice are cooked through and tender.

Cooking Techniques

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