Cachupa vegetariana( prato típico da gastronomia de Cabo Verde)

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa provides a similar texture and is a complete protein.

beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Yams are often cheaper and provide similar starchy texture.

Fry chopped seitan until golden.

Cook canjica in water with salt separately until tender.

In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil until golden.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in diced tomato and cooked canjica.

Add lentils and various beans to the pot.

Mix in diced carrots, chopped cabbage, and any other greens like taioba.

Season with salt and any other desired spices.

Cover and let cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

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