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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

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 high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg can provide a similar warmth in flavor.

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

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

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in spices including cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Pour in water to cover the meat; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Add rice and chickpeas; stir to combine.

Pour in additional water if necessary, cover, and cook until rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes.

In a separate pot, steam diced potatoes and carrots until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Serve the lamb and rice mixture topped with steamed vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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