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orzo

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while rice is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster, while canned beans are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful, while water with seasoning is economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in grated ginger and turmeric; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add orzo and chickpeas; reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until orzo is al dente.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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