Afghan Sabzi - Afghan Spinach Dish- Vegan Afghan Dish

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients with a different flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral taste.

lamb or beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower cost.

Turn on the stove and heat olive oil in a large skillet.

Add about 2.5 chopped onions and sauté until they have a tiny bit of color, avoiding browning.

Add about 5 cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add 3-4 pounds of frozen spinach to the skillet, ensuring to drain excess liquid beforehand.

Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 2 teaspoons of salt, adjusting to taste.

Incorporate a tablespoon of a cumin and coriander mixture, and taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.

Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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