carbon footprint*
4.5 car miles equivalent
4.5 car miles equivalent
7 car miles equivalent
4.5 car miles equivalent
2.5 car miles equivalent
4.5 car miles equivalent
*based on approximate estimates of the food group's carbon foot print
ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
10 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 cups vegetable broth + 2 cups water
1 can chickpeas, rinsed & drained (save the liquid to make chocolate mousse)
15-20 spears of asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups spinach, sliced into strips
salt & pepper to taste
season with other spices in your pantry (basil, thyme & sage are great options!)
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*optional additions (if you have these on hand): 1 can artichoke hearts (or 1/2 lb. fresh), 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
instructions
Dice onions, wash & cut potatoes.
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Heat a large stew pot over medium-high heat & warm the olive oil for one minute. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for one more minute.
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Add the tomatoes, broth+water mixture, salt & pepper, and any additional spices, let simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add the chickpeas & cook another 5 minutes. Then, add the asparagus (add artichokes & peas, if using) and cook for 2 additional minutes.
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Add the spinach, stir well to combine and cook for one more minute.
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salt & pepper to taste, enjoy!
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