Golden Ribs with Sofrito and Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs (cut into pieces)
• 400 g cooked chickpeas (drained)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for browning)
• 1 onion (chopped for the sofrito)
• 0.5 green bell pepper (chopped for the sofrito)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil and brown the ribs on all sides until well-seared and golden.

3. 3

   Prepare the sofrito by adding the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the ribs, cooking until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the cooked chickpeas to the rib and sofrito mixture.

5. 5

   Cook everything together over low heat for a few minutes so the flavors meld and the ribs finish cooking through.

6. 6

   Serve in controlled portions to maintain an appropriate nutritional balance.

Notes

This recipe focuses on blood sugar control through the combination of fiber (chickpeas) and protein (ribs). Although the video does not provide exact quantities, they have been estimated for a standard family meal serving 4 people.

Nutrition per serving

• diabetes
• healthy
• high protein
• high fiber
• lunch
• dinner