Algerian Stuffed Calamari | Calamar Mahchi, Calamari Farci, كاليماري محشوة

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative with more protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a similar fresh flavor, and spinach is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is healthier, and canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

Prepare the ingredients by listing them on the screen and in the description box.

Add precooked basmati rice to a bowl.

Mix in chopped parsley and coriander, along with a little salt, black pepper, and turmeric or saffron for color.

Squeeze in lemon juice and add lemon zest to taste.

Clean the calamari and stuff it with the rice mixture, securing the ends with toothpicks.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onions until translucent.

Add the stuffed calamari to the skillet and cook until ready to serve.

Serve the calamari with steamed rice, lemon on the side, and optionally fried potatoes and crusty bread.

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