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pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: carrots

butternut squash offers a similar flavor with fewer calories

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

vegetable oil is more cost-effective and neutral in flavor

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

sour cream provides a similar tang at a lower cost

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

canned beans are often less expensive and ready to use

Peel and cube the pumpkin into bite-sized pieces.

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

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

Stir in turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add pumpkin cubes and water to cover the pumpkin; mix well to coat.

Season with salt; bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until pumpkin is tender.

Stir in cowpea and mung bean; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve warm, garnished with dried dill and a drizzle of pomegranate juice.

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