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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while turnips are cost-effective.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole grain pasta adds fiber, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds a similar flavor profile, while oregano is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and bay leaves; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and red pepper to taste.

Add noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley and coriander just before serving.

Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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