5 Easy and Economical Recipes

Hello, friends! I'm Pablo Garcia, and today I want to share with you 5 easy and economical recipes that have accompanied me throughout my life. Because, let's face it, who doesn't like to eat well without spending a fortune? So, without further ado, let's get down to business!

1. Tortilla de Patatas con Cebolla

The queen of Spanish dinners, the potato omelette is a classic that never fails. Plus, it's economical and simple to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 700 g potatoes
• 300 g onion
• 6 eggs
• Salt
• Olive oil

Preparation:

1. Caramelize the onion: Peel and cut the onion into julienne strips. Cook it over low heat with a little oil until golden brown and tender. This process may take about 30 minutes, but the flavor is worth it.
3. Prepare the potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices. Fry them in plenty of oil over medium heat until tender. Drain well.
5. Mix everything: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add the potatoes and onion. Mix well and add salt to taste.
7. Cook the omelette: Pour the mixture into a frying pan with a little oil and cook over medium-low heat until it sets on one side. Then turn it over with the help of a plate and cook the other side until golden brown.

And voilà! A delicious potato omelet with onions that will delight everyone at home.

2. Baked Chicken with Mushrooms

Chicken is one of the most economical and versatile meats. This recipe is perfect for a tasty meal with no fuss.

Ingredients:

• 2 cleaned and chopped chicken breasts
• 100 g sliced mushrooms
• 200 g sliced small potatoes
• ½ onion cut into rings
• 50 ml milk
• 1. small cup white wine
• 15 g capers
• 1 lemon sliced
• 125 ml cooking cream
• Chopped parsley
• Oregano
• Oil and salt

Preparation:

2. Preheat the oven:To 180°C.
3. Prepare the dish: Place in an ovenproof dish the chicken, potatoes and onion. Add oil, oregano, parsley and capers.
5. Bake: Cover the dish with baking paper and bake for 30 minutes. Then add the wine, remove the paper and bake for a further 25 minutes.
7. Mushroom sauce: Sauté the mushrooms, add the milk and cream, and cook until boiling.
9. Combine all: Pour the sauce over the chicken, add the lemon slices and bake for a further 5 minutes.
12. Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken, add the lemon slices and bake for a further 5 minutes.

A simple but flavorful dish that will delight the whole family.

3. Spinach and Carrot Bicolor Risotto

If you're looking to impress without spending too much, this risotto is your ally. Colorful, nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 300 g arborio rice
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 100 ml white wine
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 200. g fresh spinach
• 2 large carrots
• 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

2. Spinach puree: Cook the spinach in boiling water, drain and mash to a puree.
4. Carrot puree: Peel and cook the carrots until tender, then mash.
6. Sofrito: In a frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until translucent.
8. Add the rice: Add the rice and stir for one minute.
9. White wine: Add the wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
11. Cook the rice: Add the hot stock little by little, stirring constantly, until the rice is al dente.
13. Divide the risotto: Separate the risotto into two parts. To one, add the spinach puree; to the other, the carrot puree. Mix well.
15. Serve: Place both risottos on the plate, creating a two-color effect. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

An eye-catching and delicious dish that proves that eating well doesn't have to be expensive.

4. Artichokes in Sauce

After times of excess, nothing better than a light and healthy dish like these artichokes in sauce.

Ingredients:

• 12 artichokes
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 onions
• 1 dried chorizo pepper
• 5 cloves of garlic
• Pine nuts
• Olive oil
• White wine
• Cognac
• Water
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

2. Picada: Fry the chorizo bell pepper, garlic and pine nuts. Then, grind them into a paste.
4. Artichokes: Clean and chop the artichokes, fry them lightly and set aside.
6. Sofrito: In the same oil, sauté the grated onion and tomato. Add the mince, a dash of cognac and white wine. Cook until the alcohol evaporates.
7. Combine: Add the artichokes to the sauce, season and cook until the sauce reduces and the artichokes are tender.

5. Lentil Soup with Vegetables

This soup is a healthy, economical and comforting option. Perfect for cold days or when you need something quick that will last for several meals. Best of all, the ingredients are super basic.

Ingredients:

• 250 g lentils (can be pardinas or whatever you have at home)
• 1 carrot
• 1 medium potato
• 1 onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika (or hot, if you like it spicier)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Water or vegetable stock

Preparation:

2. Prepare the vegetables: Peel and chop the onion, carrot and potato into small pieces. Lightly crush the garlic.
4. Sofrito: In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic with a little oil until golden brown. Add the carrot and potato, and sauté for a few minutes.
6. Paprika: Add the sweet paprika and stir quickly so it doesn't burn. This is where the magic begins.
8. Cook the lentils: Add the lentils (previously washed), bay leaf and enough water or stock to cover everything. Cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
10. Adjust the flavors: Add salt and pepper to taste and, if you like, add a drizzle of olive oil when serving for a special touch.

With this we close our 5 easy and economical recipes. Which of all are you going to try first? Whatever it is, I assure you that these recipes have been my lifesaver more than once.