Russian/Uzbek PLOV (one pot rice pilaf)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and canned beans are often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long grain rice is economical.

Preheat oil in a non-stick pot.

Add cubed boneless short ribs to the hot oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned.

Chop one large onion and julienne three carrots.

Add chopped onion to the browned meat and stir-fry until golden.

Prepare aromatic spices: cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric.

Add julienned carrots to the pot and stir to combine.

Add aromatic spices to the pot and mix well.

Pour in 4 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Add one can of drained garbanzo beans to the pot.

Rinse 2 cups of jasmine rice and add it to the pot, stirring gently.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, gently stir the rice, remove from heat, and let it rest with the lid propped open for at least 10 minutes.

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