Healthy Broad Beans Moroccan side dish recipe. Fèves à la Marocaine! مقبلة بالفول

broad beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Edamame offers similar protein content while green peas are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro can provide a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is more economical.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can be a healthier option, while cabbage is generally less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Incorporate broad beans and diced carrot; stir well to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Add diced tomato and bell pepper; stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and chili flakes to taste.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

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