Bid o Maticha – Classic Moroccan Eggs and Tomatoes Dish

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color without the heat.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped green bell pepper, carrots, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add soaked chickpeas and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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