libyan cuisine | Delicious Libyan Mbakbaka 😍 #onepotmeal #pastarecipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

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 chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and vegetables; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add potatoes and chickpeas; cook for an additional 20 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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