Delicious and Nutritious: Traditional Persian Recipe

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients and flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook quickly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor without the cost.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, and coriander; cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.

Add chopped potatoes and stir to coat in spices.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Add spinach and chickpeas, stirring to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice; cook for another 5 minutes.

If using saffron, dissolve it in a tablespoon of warm water and stir into the stew before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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