Afghan Veggie Noddles Soup - Simple Afghani Aush - Quick and Easy Noodles Soup - Aush Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner and ground beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories while sour cream is a common substitute.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while pasta is a budget-friendly option.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and canned beans are often cheaper and ready to use.

Boil 8 cups of water in a large pot.

Add 250g of Persian Reshteh or Spaghetti and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain and set aside the noodles.

In the same pot, heat 3-4 tablespoons of canola oil over medium heat.

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 cup of lentils and 1 cup of chickpeas, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped parsley and spinach, cooking until wilted.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to taste.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt or Kashk (chakkah) before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with 3 tablespoons of canola oil and 1 teaspoon of dry mint.

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