Traditional Moroccan Harira (Lentil & Chickpea Soup)

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and provide similar texture.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: fresh spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are cost-effective and provide protein.

Soak garbanzo beans overnight if using dried.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced yellow onion and sauté until softened.

Stir in minced ginger, pepper, and salt; cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add soaked garbanzo beans, lamb or beef, green lentils, and tomato puree; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add minced cilantro and parsley; stir well.

If using, mix cornstarch with water to create a paste; add to the pot to thicken.

Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the soup is thickened.

Serve hot with vermicelli noodles or rice.

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