Spice and Recipe S3E2: Tabil and Algerian Dolma | Algeria

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa adds protein and fiber, while bulgur is a budget-friendly grain.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro brings a fresh flavor, while spinach is often more economical.

Place meat in a big bowl.

Add 1 chopped onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, egg, rice, mint, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon tabil, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Mix very well and put it aside.

In a pan or small pot, add olive oil, and sauté 1 onion and 3 garlic cloves.

Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and harissa to taste. Mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 teaspoon tabil.

Add 1 cup of water. Stir well, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about five minutes. Add more water if too thick.

Place all the vegetables in a baking dish. Layer the inside of the vegetables with a blend of tabil, black pepper, and salt.

Stuff vegetables with the meat mixture. If there is stuffing left over, roll it into balls and place it in the dish.

Pour sauce on top of vegetables.

Warm up the oven to 375°F, cover dish with aluminum foil and bake dolma for one hour.

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