Tunisian Spinach Rice | Kitchen Vignettes | PBS Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are a fresh alternative, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat the chicken.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add rice and peas; stir gently to combine.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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