LabLabi - Tunisian chickpea stew you’ll be dreaming about all winter

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with more accessibility.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu provides a vegan protein alternative.

Wash chickpeas.

Chop one white onion into big dice.

Chop a lot of garlic, using a bit of olive oil on the cutting board to prevent sticking.

In a pot, heat a generous amount of olive oil.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot.

Add a pinch of salt to help release water from the onions.

Add one teaspoon of cumin and stir.

Add cooked chickpeas to the pot.

Pour in a good amount of water and let it boil for 15-20 minutes to flavor the broth.

Prepare toppings: add salt, cumin, and eggs on top (1 or 2 eggs).

Add olives if desired.

Top with harissa and a squeeze of preserved lemon juice.

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