Eat Healthy and Cheap: Spanish recipes Whole plant foods, no added oil, no added sugar, no refined flour, little added salt. Spanish recipes only. 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z https://eathealthyandcheap.com/cuisine/spanish/ Eat Healthy and Cheap Ajoblanco, Andalusian Chilled Almond Soup https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/ajoblanco-andalusian-almond-soup/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Ajoblanco, the chilled white gazpacho of Andalusia: blanched almonds and garlic blended smooth with sherry vinegar, served cold with apple. Almendras al Pimentón, Spanish Smoked Paprika Almonds https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/almendras-al-pimenton-spanish-smoked-paprika-almonds/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Raw almonds dry-toasted until fragrant, then tossed hot with smoked paprika and a whisper of cayenne, a Spanish tapas snack with no oil or salt. Arroz con Leche, Spanish Cinnamon Rice Pudding https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/arroz-con-leche-spanish-rice-pudding/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Short-grain brown rice simmered slow in soy milk with a cinnamon stick and lemon peel, sweetened only with blended dates, a Spanish rice pudding without sugar. Berenjenas con Miel de Cana, Roasted Eggplant with Date Syrup https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/berenjenas-con-miel-de-cana-roasted-eggplant-date-syrup/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z The Andalusian tapa of fried eggplant and cane honey, remade: roasted until creamy, drizzled with date syrup, and finished with toasted sesame. Caldo Gallego https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/caldo-gallego/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z The Galician one-pot: white beans, potato, and collard greens simmered until creamy, with smoked paprika standing in for the cured pork. Champiñones al Ajillo, Spanish Garlic Mushrooms https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/champinones-al-ajillo-spanish-garlic-mushrooms/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Champiñones al ajillo, Spanish garlic mushrooms: seared dry, then simmered with sliced garlic, guindilla chile, parsley, and sherry vinegar. Ensalada Malagueña https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/ensalada-malaguena/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A Málaga salad of boiled potato and sweet orange, sharpened with red onion, parsley, and sherry vinegar, the salt cod and olives left out. Ensaladilla Rusa, Spanish Potato Salad https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/ensaladilla-rusa-spanish-potato-salad/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Boiled potato, carrot, and peas folded into a creamy dressing of blended white beans, lemon, and dijon, the Spanish tapas potato salad made without oil. Escalivada, Catalan Roasted Vegetables https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/escalivada/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Eggplant, peppers, and onions roasted whole until soft and smoky, then peeled and torn into strips and dressed with garlic and sherry vinegar. Espinacas a la Catalana, Catalan Spinach https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/espinacas-a-la-catalana-catalan-spinach/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Catalan spinach wilted with sweet raisins and toasted almonds, finished with garlic and sherry vinegar. A five minute side that needs no oil or salt. Garbanzos con Espinacas https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/garbanzos-con-espinacas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z The Andalusian tapa of chickpeas and spinach, built on smoked paprika and a little blended almond for body, brightened with sherry vinegar. Gazpacho https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/gazpacho/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A chilled Andalusian tomato and cucumber soup, blended raw and served ice cold, its silky body built from ripe vegetables alone, no bread and no oil. Habas a la Catalana https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/habas-a-la-catalana/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A Catalan spring braise: broad beans stewed with spring onion, tomato, and sweet paprika, then finished with a shower of fresh mint. Intxaursalsa, Basque Walnut and Cinnamon Cream https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/intxaursalsa-basque-walnut-and-cinnamon-cream/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A Basque Christmas dessert of ground walnuts simmered slow in plant milk with cinnamon, sweetened only by dates, spooned up warm or chilled. Lentejas https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/lentejas/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Spanish brown lentils stewed with onion, carrot, and potato in a smoked paprika broth, finished with a splash of sherry vinegar for brightness. Michirones, Murcian Stewed Fava Beans https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/michirones-murcian-stewed-fava-beans/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Dried fava beans from Murcia, slow simmered with smoked paprika, garlic, and bay until thick and savory, with a splash of vinegar to finish. Mojo Picon, Canarian Red Chile Sauce https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/mojo-picon-canarian-red-chile-sauce/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z The Canary Islands' fiery red mojo: dried chile, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika loosened with vinegar and thickened with almond instead of oil. Mojo Verde, Canarian Green Cilantro Sauce https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/mojo-verde-canarian-green-cilantro-sauce/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z The Canary Islands green sauce, cilantro and garlic loosened with vinegar and cumin, thickened on a boiled potato in place of the usual oil. Pan de Higo, Spanish Fig and Almond Loaf https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pan-de-higo-spanish-fig-and-almond-loaf/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z A pressed loaf of dried figs and toasted almonds, spiced with cinnamon and clove and sliced thin. Spain's oldest sweet, with no added sugar. Panellets de Boniato, Catalan Sweet Potato Almond Bites https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/panellets-de-boniato-catalan-sweet-potato-almond-bites/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Catalan All Saints' sweets: roasted sweet potato and ground almond rolled into bites, coated in almonds, and baked gold, sweetened only with dates. Patatas a lo Pobre https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/patatas-a-lo-pobre/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Andalusia's poor man's potatoes, braised soft with onion, green pepper and garlic, then browned dry so they caramelize without a drop of oil. Pipirrana, Andalusian Chopped Salad https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pipirrana-andalusian-chopped-salad/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper chopped fine and dressed with toasted cumin and sherry vinegar, with chickpeas folded through to make it a meal. An oil-free take on the Andalusian summer salad. Pisto Manchego, Spanish Stewed Vegetables https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/pisto-manchego-spanish-stewed-vegetables/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Zucchini, peppers, and onion stewed slow with tomato and smoked paprika until jammy, then lifted with sherry vinegar, the Spanish answer to ratatouille, no oil. Purrusalda, Basque Leek and Potato Soup https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/purrusalda-basque-leek-and-potato-soup/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Purrusalda is the Basque leek and potato pot: sweet leeks, tender potato, and carrot simmered with smoked paprika, no oil and no cream in sight. Revuelto de Setas, Spanish Mushroom Scramble https://eathealthyandcheap.com/recipes/revuelto-de-setas-spanish-mushroom-scramble/ 2026-07-18T00:00:00.000Z Cremini mushrooms dry-seared until deeply browned, then folded with crumbled tofu, garlic, and smoked paprika for a savory Spanish breakfast. No oil, no eggs.