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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spice blend

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor with less sodium.

Soak rice in water for at least 30 minutes.

Boil water in a large pot and add soaked rice.

Cook rice until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add lamb and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in spices, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cooked rice and chickpeas, stirring to combine.

Add lemon juice and parsley, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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