Summer pasta medley with Megi Xhemali| Eating Albanian Cooking Series

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from legumes

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber and nutrients.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without added heat.

Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions and strain it.

Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion.

Add the chopped vegetables to a large bowl with the strained orzo.

Season with salt and minced garlic.

Add a tablespoon of oregano to the mixture.

Drizzle olive oil and apple vinegar over the salad.

Use hands to mix everything together, incorporating the sheep's cheese until creamy.

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