Pork loin with chickpeas

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are often cheaper.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large pan.

Add 2 large sliced onions and sauté until transparent, about 5-7 minutes.

Add cubed pork loin and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add garlic and ginger, sauté for another 2 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with red wine, let it evaporate for a few minutes.

Add 1 cup of tomato juice and 1 cup of prepared tomato sauce, stir to combine.

Cook for about 15 minutes, then add dill, salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and cumin.

Add vegetable broth and let it cook for another 15 minutes.

Add 1 large can of chickpeas and about 1 cup of vegetable broth, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Plate the dish and serve.

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