Flavors of Israel- Homemade Moroccan Food

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable, while pork can be a budget-friendly alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while peanuts are a cost-effective nut option.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is often more accessible.

Cut the vegetables for the couscous.

Add two spoons of tomato sauce to a big pot.

Add the vegetables to the pot and start cooking them.

Add salt and a mix of spices including saffron to the pot.

Cover the pot and cook for half an hour.

Soak bread in water for 10 minutes, then squeeze it out.

Add an egg and coriander to the soaked bread mixture.

Mix everything together to form meatballs.

Coat the meatballs in flour and then fry them in a pan with oil for 5-10 minutes.

Add one spoon of tomato sauce to the pan with the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes.

Prepare couscous by adding salt, oil, and boiled water, then let it sit for 5 minutes.

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