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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and fresher.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced carrots and peas; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add rinsed basmati rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in vegetable broth and add cumin, coriander, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

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