POTAJE DE CALABAZA | Potaje de Otoño | Una Chef en la Cocina

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Butternut squash is similar in flavor and texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while water is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced pumpkin, carrot, and chopped tomato; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle in cumin and paprika; stir to coat vegetables evenly.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 20 minutes.

Add drained chickpeas and stir; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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