Ramadan Recipes of the Ummah - Moroccan Harira Recipe

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and provide similar texture.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: fresh spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are cost-effective and provide protein.

Cut the tomatoes quickly and remove the center.

Chop the onion into small pieces.

Add diced tomatoes from a can to the pot.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon of ginger powder to the pot.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of Moroccan olive oil to the pot.

Add 1 cup of lentils to the mixture.

Pour in 1-2 cups of water, depending on desired soup consistency.

Add chopped celery and cilantro to the pot.

Add ghee and a bouillon cube for flavor.

After cooking for 15 minutes, check the lentils for doneness.

Add 1-2 eggs to the pot without cracking them yet.

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