My Favorite Vegan Dish: Moroccan Edition

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are lower in sugar, and raisins are often less expensive.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric gives a similar color and is more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped carrots and zucchini and sauté until softened.

Stir in chickpeas and season with salt and pepper; cook for a few minutes.

Prepare couscous according to package instructions, fluffing it up after cooking.

For the aubergine salad, grill or roast sliced aubergine until soft, about 10-15 minutes.

Chop grilled aubergine and mix with parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Serve the vegetable mixture over couscous with the aubergine salad on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary