Macedonian Traditional “Pindjur”

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective while maintaining a neutral flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness without extra cost.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mushrooms mimic the texture while being lower in calories.

Roast bell peppers and eggplant in a preheated oven until tender.

Allow roasted vegetables to cool, then peel the skins off the bell peppers and eggplant.

Chop the roasted vegetables into small pieces.

Finely chop garlic.

Mix the chopped roasted vegetables with garlic.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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