GREEK vs. LIBYAN Rice Dishes! 🍚 | Pan Pals 🍳

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese reduces fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with herbs can reduce costs while adding flavor.

dill

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality at a lower price.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, making sure not to overcook them.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add rice and stir to coat with oil, cooking for a few minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and water, adjusting the water to rice ratio as needed.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.

Stir in chopped spinach, dill, and parsley; cook until spinach wilts.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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