Lithuanian dishes Koldūnai

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a vegetarian option that is budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different taste.

Mix the meat together with boiled potatoes, salt, pepper, and dill.

Prepare the onion and bacon.

Take the boiled mashed potatoes and mix them with the meat after letting it cool down a bit.

Make the dough using flour, salt, and water.

Take a little bit of the filling and put it on top of a piece of dough, then fold and press it to seal.

Boil the filled dumplings for 2-3 minutes until they rise to the surface.

Melt some vegan butter and add basil to make the sauce.

Serve the dumplings with the sauce on top.

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