One Pot Power!

I’m definitely a one-pot kind of girl these days.

Life is busy… and honestly, it feels like we’re all just trying to keep up while juggling our jobs, parenting, caring, school runs or after school activities and whatever else in between.

Life is lifing for sure.

So, when it comes to cooking, sometimes I want nothing more than to throw some ingredients into a pot or slow cooker and let it do its thing.

Simple. Easy. Less washing up too—which always helps 😄

This week in our session, we made a simple, delicious and affordable Chickpea & Spinach Stew.

For some of the women in the room, it was their first time trying chickpeas—or even using frozen spinach. Meanwhile, those frozen spinach blocks are a staple in my freezer! They’re convenient, versatile and packed with nutrients.

Cooking meals like this always takes me back to St Lucia, where one-pot dishes were a big part of growing up in a large family.

I can still picture meals cooking away on coal pots, feeding everyone with something hearty, comforting and full of flavour. A good bouyon (a thick soup) was always one of my favourites.

Simple, affordable and oh so good for you.

The best part about this Mediterranean-style chickpea and spinach stew?

It takes around 35 minutes from start to finish, uses affordable ingredients, and makes enough for family dinners or extra portions for the freezer—perfect for those even busier days.

Real food. That’s what it’s all about.

Give it a go.

Dyonne 💛

Approximate Aldi UK Costing

Estimated total cost: £2.50 – £2.70

Approximate cost per portion:

• Around 65p per portion (serves 4)

• Around 45p per portion (serves 6 smaller portions)

Healthy eating really doesn’t need to be expensive—this whole pot comes in at under £3 and makes enough for leftovers too x