المبطن الليبي/mubattin/batna batata

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are more convenient.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a complete protein, while bulgur is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes.

Season with spices, salt, and black pepper; stir well to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Add potatoes and chickpeas; continue cooking for another 20-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.

Once everything is cooked, serve the stew over rice and drizzle with lemon juice.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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