The basic spices that you need to make Tunisian recipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils offer similar protein, while canned beans are often less expensive.

preserved lemon

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Fresh lemon juice is lighter, and zest provides flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Introduce basic spices used in Tunisian cooking.

Mention sweet paprika as a common spice, noting it can be spicy or sweet.

Show coriander powder as a widely available spice.

Introduce cumin and dry mint as essential spices.

Mention black pepper and garlic as additional spices for flavor.

Encourage viewers to buy these spices for Tunisian cooking.

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