taste of algeria | doubara & couscous

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more economical and still provide protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil can be less expensive while still offering a neutral flavor.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: pasta

Pasta can be a budget-friendly alternative while still providing carbohydrates.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often cheaper and add a fresh flavor.

Peel 4-5 cloves of garlic and place them in a Tupperware to shake off the skins.

Use a garlic press to press the garlic into the pan.

Heat oil in the pan on high heat.

Measure out 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add a heaping teaspoon of powdered coriander to the spice mix.

Add the garlic to the pan and reduce heat to low to prevent burning.

Add water and boil for 3 minutes.

Drain the chickpeas and add them to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and about 4 oz of tomato sauce to the pan.

Bring the mixture back to a simmer for 25 minutes, adding more water if necessary to maintain liquid consistency.

Prepare couscous according to package instructions while the stew simmers.

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