ZUPPA DI LENTICCHIE E SPINACI LIGHT/LENTILS AND SPINACHES SOUP/SOPA DE LENTEJAS Y ESPINACAS LIGHT

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: chard

Kale is nutrient-dense, and chard is often less expensive.

Prepare the ingredients: wash the spinach, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.

In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.

Add the steamed lentils and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.

Add the granular vegetable broth, garlic powder, chili pepper, rosemary, sage, and laurel.

Simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.

Serve hot, optionally adding pasta or rice for a main dish.

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