LOOBIA POLO (Persian Green Bean Rice) with SHIRAZI SALAD | An Original Iranian Taste | Rural Cuisine

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is a budget-friendly meat alternative.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while short-grain rice is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is more economical.

Add sheep tail fat to a pot and heat it up.

Sauté chopped onion in the sheep tail fat until translucent.

Add lamb leg to the pot and cook until browned.

Stir in turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper powder; cook for a few minutes.

Add green beans and tomato paste, and mix well.

Pour in boiling water and add rice, ensuring everything is well combined.

Season with additional salt and turmeric powder, then cover and let it cook until rice is tender.

Prepare Shirazi salad by mixing diced cucumber, tomato, onion, dried mint leaves, salt, and lime juice.

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