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Potaje Carmelitano | Garbanzos con espinacas | Receta de vigilia y cuaresma

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Conxy Jiménez Sánchez

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Potaje

Cultural Context

Potaje is a traditional Spanish stew, often enjoyed during colder months. It is a hearty dish that showcases the use of legumes, particularly chickpeas, alongside seasonal vegetables and meats. This dish is not only a staple in many Spanish households but also reflects the agricultural bounty of the region. Variations exist across Spain, with each region adding its unique twist, making potaje a beloved comfort food.

SpanishESmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
garbanzos
espinacas
picatostes
yemas de huevo

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.

1

Cook the garbanzos until tender.

2

Add the espinacas and cook until wilted.

3

Prepare a majado by mixing the picatostes and yemas de huevo.

4

Combine the majado with the potaje to thicken and add flavor.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

Spanish stewPotaje de garbanzos
Local Name: Potaje

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