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beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner, while ground turkey is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Quinoa offers protein and is gluten-free.

Prepare the ingredients by chopping the mushrooms and dicing the chicken and lamb ham.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Add sesame seeds and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant.

Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the lentils and cinnamon powder, mixing well.

Add the diced chicken and lamb ham, browning them for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add falafel and sausages to heat through.

Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese.

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