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fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and quicker to prepare.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Onion powder can provide a similar flavor at a lower cost.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh citrus.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil (45 ml) in a pan.

Add 2 pieces of chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add 3 cloves of chopped garlic and sauté for an additional 10 minutes until browned.

Add 2 pieces of chopped tomato, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika powder, mixing well.

Add a little water to prevent spices from burning and cook for at least 10 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

Add 1 can of fava beans with water and cook on low flame for at least 10 minutes until soft.

Mash the fava beans slightly with a spoon for 5-7 minutes until well mixed.

Add some fresh chopped coriander and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve in a plate, garnishing with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped onion, chopped tomato, and fresh coriander.

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