Stuffed Capsicums - GEMISTA

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Yellow squash is similar in texture and flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is often more affordable and cooks quickly.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion, carrot, and zucchini for 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook briefly.

Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.

Add fresh tomato and some water, then season with salt and pepper.

Mix in pine nuts and fill the hollowed tomatoes with the mixture.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt before placing in the tray.

Cover with aluminum foil and cook at 180°C for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Smash feta cheese to serve.

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