MOROCCAN HARIRA RECIPE ♥ (Marokkaanse harira soep - ramadan 2017)

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and provide similar texture.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: fresh spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are cost-effective and provide protein.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, celery, and tomatoes; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger, curcuma, and ras el hanout; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add soaked chickpeas, lentils, and tomato puree; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add chopped parsley and coriander; stir well.

Mix flour with a little water to create a paste; add to the pot to thicken.

Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the soup is thickened.

Season with salt, black pepper, and saffraan to taste.

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