kaleh joosh (kalejoosh recipe)

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more widely available and has a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and ready to use.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric and paprika can provide color and flavor at a lower cost.

Dice the onion and the garlic cloves.

Mince the mint.

Shred the walnut.

Fry the onions and garlic with two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot until translucent.

Add the minced mint and the walnuts to the pot, stir well and fry along.

Add turmeric, stir and continue frying until the onions change color to dark golden.

Add Kashk to the pot and stir thoroughly until well mixed. (Add boiling water to the Kashk to loosen, if needed)

Simmer the mixture at low heat for 15 minutes.

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