Jordanian cuisine

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while being creamy.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats at a lower cost.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: regular pastry dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare the lamb by cooking it in a pot until browned.

Add spices and water to the pot, then simmer until the lamb is tender.

Strain the broth and reserve it for later use.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

In the same pot, add the rinsed rice and enough broth to cook it according to package instructions.

Layer the cooked lamb over the rice and cover to let it steam for a while.

Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with garlic, salt, and herbs.

Toast the pine nuts and almonds in a dry skillet until golden brown.

Serve the rice and lamb on a platter with yogurt sauce and toasted nuts.

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