Ljutenica (spicy salad) with zucchini - Serbian recipe ( ljute tikvice)

red bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Yellow bell peppers are slightly sweeter, while green are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

Cut zucchini into cubes.

Cut sweet peppers into cubes.

Cut hot peppers into cubes according to taste.

Boil zucchini, sweet peppers, and hot peppers in a mixture of 300 g vinegar, 500 ml water, 150 g sugar, and 4 tablespoons salt.

Wait for the mixture to boil, then remove from the stove.

Place hot vegetables in glass jars.

Close the jars well and turn them upside down.

Let them cool down.

After 15 days, the salad can be used.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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