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chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils provide similar protein and fiber content.

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole grain pasta offers more nutrients.

Heat olive oil in a hot pan.

Add diced onion and sauté until light brown and soft.

Add diced lamb and cook until it gets a bit of color.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for a minute to reduce rawness.

Add crushed tomatoes and mix well.

Season with vegetable seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add enough water to create a light soup consistency and cook for about 10 minutes.

Add orzo and stir gently to prevent sticking, cooking for about a minute.

Add chickpeas and parsley, cooking for another 10 minutes until well combined.

Adjust water if necessary to maintain a runny consistency.

Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary