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jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are lower in calories and can add sweetness, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a nutritious alternative, and green onions can be more budget-friendly.

Chop 2 medium-sized onions and set aside.

Peel and chop 1 whole pod of garlic, setting it aside.

Chop 1 green chili and set aside.

Roughly chop 6 medium to large tomatoes and set aside.

Roll a lemon to release juices and set aside.

Roughly chop 1 medium bunch of fresh coriander leaves and set aside.

Add 1 can of whole tomatoes to a food processor.

Add the chopped onions, garlic, and green chili to the food processor.

Blend everything for 1 to 2 pulses until roughly blended.

Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin powder, and red chili powder to the mixture.

Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and coriander leaves.

Pulse a few more times to combine.

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