MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ SOLILO / SVIRIPILE (Macedonian Paprika Sauce) *Old recipe*

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats and is often more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs in binding while being plant-based.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds a tangy flavor.

Heat a pan on high heat.

Add ground red pepper and olive oil to the pan, stirring to combine.

Monitor closely to prevent burning; reduce heat if necessary.

Add water and season with salt; allow to simmer for about a minute.

Taste and adjust salt and/or water level if needed.

Add red wine vinegar and allow to simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.

Taste again and adjust acidity with more vinegar or salt if desired.

Optionally add a pinch of mint and stir; turn off heat and let cool slightly.

Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold with roasted vegetables, meat, or bread.

Store in a jar in the refrigerator; it will keep for weeks.

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