Moroccan tagine with greens, healthy and delicious

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are more affordable.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are lower in sugar, while raisins are usually cheaper.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and zucchini; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add bell peppers and chickpeas; mix well to combine.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat vegetables evenly.

Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add spinach, cilantro, and parsley; stir until greens are wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped almonds and additional herbs.

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