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barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein and gluten-free, while rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and can be made with scraps.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while canned are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point, while canola is budget-friendly.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add diced carrot, beans, green peas, and cabbage; mix well to combine.

Add barley and water; bring to a boil.

Season with salt, pepper powder, and cumin seeds; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer until barley is tender.

Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

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