Cozy Winter Cooking | Making Meat Chorba and Dolma

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than traditional lamb.

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while rice is often less expensive.

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

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

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Incorporate the meat, browning on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil.

Add chickpeas and spices, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.

Add vermicelli and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.

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

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