Lentil Mallow Malva Stew Recipe - Heghineh Cooking Show

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas cook faster and are often less expensive than lentils.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water with herbs can reduce costs while adding flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: Swiss chard

Kale is nutrient-dense while Swiss chard is often more affordable.

Wash 1 cup of red lentils and drain them.

Add 2-3 cups of boiling hot water to the lentils and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.

Add a chunk of ginger and garlic cloves to the pot.

Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Add 350 grams of malva to the pot and stir.

Cover the pot and lower the heat, cooking for about 4-6 minutes until the malva is cooked through.

Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid if desired.

Serve with a drizzle of lemon juice and optional olive oil.

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