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butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often cheaper.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein at a lower cost.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Dried cranberries offer a similar tartness.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

In a pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.

Add soaked rice to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.

Drain rice and let it steam in a covered pot for 10 minutes.

In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned.

Stir in grated carrot, chopped garlic, and spices, cooking until fragrant.

Add cooked rice to the chicken mixture and mix well.

Garnish with herbs, lemon juice, and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Serve warm, optionally with a side of yogurt.

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