Purslane Stew - Super Delicious Quick and Easy - Armenian Cuisine - Heghineh Cooking Show

purslane

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar texture and nutrients at a lower cost.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still offering a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience and cost savings.

Heat olive 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 diced carrots and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Mix in diced potatoes and chopped tomatoes, stirring well.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then reduce heat to low.

Incorporate the purslane, stirring gently to combine.

Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot.

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