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chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with more accessibility.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu provides a vegan protein alternative.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.

Boil chickpeas in fresh water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add cumin and coriander, stirring for 1 minute to toast spices.

Pour in the cooked chickpeas and their cooking liquid.

Stir in harissa, salt, and pepper to taste.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes to combine flavors.

Prepare bread by tearing it into pieces and placing in bowls.

Ladle the chickpea mixture over the bread.

Top with a poached egg, if desired.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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