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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while couscous 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 minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and bay leaves; stir well to combine.

Add the lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the lamb, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh herbs before serving.

Serve hot over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

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