Lentil and Chorizo Stew

Hello everyone! Here you have one of my favourite dishes for cold days. This Spanish traditional stew is full of flavour provided by several spices and it is also very easy to cook. Legumes are an important part of our Mediterranean diet. Lentil is a legume high in minerals, mainly iron, protein, vitamin E and B- complex vitamins. Chorizo, cumin and paprika give this dish that characteristic Spanish...

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Cabbage Stew

Hi everyone! As it seems summer's definitely gone in Scotland I cooked this cabbage stew for lunch today. This dish is usually served in Spain in autumn and winter. This traditional dish combines legumes, vegetables and meat. All these ingredients have different cooking times, so the secret for a perfect result is simple, just add them gradually depending on how long they have to be cooked. I've...

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Fabada (Bean Stew)

Hi everyone! Today I have been cooking a traditional dish for you all. Fabada is an ancient recipe which is mainly prepared in Asturias, in the north of Spain. It's a delicious meal high in vegetable protein provided by legumes. It is easy to cook and healthy. Moreover it is a great choice for cold days during the winter and a full meal as well. This recipe can be prepared the day before...

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Chickpeas with Chorizo and Spinach

Today I'm going to show you how to prepare an ancient recipe from Spain. It's one of the most typical dishes of our Mediterranean diet. This dish is high in vegetable protein provided by legumes, together with all the vitamins and antioxidants from spinach and olive oil. It is delicious, easy to cook and healthy. Moreover it is a great choice for cold days during the winter and a full meal...

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