My Italian Grandma Cooks Her Famous Stir-Fry

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant; cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in fresh spinach and halved cherry tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Sprinkle with dried oregano and fresh basil; stir to combine.

Drizzle with lemon juice for brightness; mix well.

Remove from heat and top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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