"Ratatouille in Tajine Recipe" "Vegetarian Recipes"

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories and mushrooms are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is generally cheaper.

herbs de Provence

🥗Healthier: mixed Italian herbs

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Italian herbs provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

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

Heat wok oil in a tajine.

Add chopped purple onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add diced eggplant and cook until softened.

Incorporate zucchini and cook for a few minutes.

Add tomato cubes and season with paprika, Surinamese pepper, black pepper, and mineral salt.

Add fresh oregano, thyme, and coriander, stirring to combine.

Cover the tajine and simmer until all vegetables are tender.

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