LESS THAN 5 INGREDIENTS | EASY and QUICK ITALIAN SIDES AND APPETIZERS IN LESS THAN 0NE MINUTE

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey ham offers a lower-fat option, while salami is often more affordable.

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories, while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

arancini

🥗Healthier: quinoa balls

💰Cheaper: rice balls

Quinoa balls provide a healthier grain option, while rice balls are a budget-friendly alternative.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

Put a couple of cups of ricotta cheese into a bowl and mix to break up lumps.

Grate the zest of one lemon and add it to the ricotta, reserving some for topping.

Grind in fresh black pepper and a teaspoon of oregano, then combine all ingredients.

Transfer to a serving bowl, top with reserved lemon zest, and drizzle with olive oil.

Serve with crackers or fresh bread.

Slice roasted red peppers from a jar thinly and chop a clove of garlic.

Heat a pan to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 3/4 cup of walnuts, 1 teaspoon of capers, and the chopped garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the sliced roasted red peppers and cook for another minute, then top with fresh chopped parsley.

Serve immediately or let sit for 2-3 hours at room temperature.

Chop fresh peaches into chunks and place in a serving bowl.

Squeeze lemon over the peach chunks.

Slice Gran Padano cheese and add it to the peach mixture.

Top with fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil.

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