Easy marinated veggies

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro provides a different flavor profile.

dried oregano

🥗Healthier: fresh oregano

💰Cheaper: dried Italian herbs

Fresh oregano enhances the flavor.

Gather your ingredients: vinegar, water, sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cooking oil.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 cup water.

Add 1/4 cup sugar to the mixture.

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste.

Pour in 1/4 cup cooking oil and mix everything together until well combined.

Prepare your vegetables: peel and chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Cut two jalapenos in half, remove the seeds if desired, and chop them into small pieces.

Chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces as well.

Divide the marinade into two containers: one with onions and one without, if desired.

Fill the containers with the chopped vegetables and give them a shake to mix everything together.

Cover the containers and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

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