HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL TUNISIAN VEGAN PEARLED COUSCOUS.

pearled couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular couscous

Quinoa adds protein while regular couscous is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while canned beans are often more affordable.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is budget-friendly.

Combine fav beans, chickpeas, lentils, chopped onions, and olive oil in a cold water pan.

Boil water in another pan for cooking legumes.

Cook legumes until soft, keeping the water.

Add tomato paste and spices to the pan with legumes and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Add finely chopped carrots and celery after 15 minutes of simmering with tomato.

Once the carrots and celery are ready, add 2 cups of water to the pan.

Add pearled couscous and cook for about 10-15 minutes until al dente.

Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

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