Jordanian Gallayah

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar health benefits.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch at a lower cost.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Season with spices, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Add drained chickpeas and enough water to cover the mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Adjust seasoning and stir in lemon juice before serving.

Serve over cooked rice, garnished with parsley and toasted pine nuts.

Cooking Techniques

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