Tabeekh - Yemeni Stewed Vegetables Recipe

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than canned chickpeas.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious and still affordable.

Heat cooking oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and cook until brown, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped green chili and minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped tomato and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in uncooked tomato sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add chopped potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, okra, salt, and spices.

Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cover and let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes and vegetables have softened.

If desired, reduce heat to low and uncover to let more water evaporate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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