FREEKEH SOUP RECIPE || 8th day of Ramadan || MUSCAT OMAN 🇴🇲

freekeh

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is healthier, while water with seasonings is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories, and canned beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Mix in cumin and coriander, stirring to coat the vegetables for 1 minute.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add freekeh and chickpeas, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until freekeh is tender.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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