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nettles

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides a similar texture and flavor, while kale is more readily available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Water is a low-calorie option, and homemade broth can be more economical.

sunflower oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity and brightness, while apple cider vinegar is more affordable.

Prepare nettles by washing them thoroughly in water.

Chop 6 green onions and 6 green garlic stalks into rounds.

Chop 2 bunches of lovage and 1 bunch of parsley, separating stems and leaves.

Heat 30-40 ml of sunflower oil in a 4-5 liter pot.

Add 2 chopped medium onions and 1 tablespoon of salt, cooking until translucent.

Add 100 g of grated carrots and cook for 1 minute.

Add 100 g of grated celery and 100 g of grated parsnip, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Add 30-40 g of long-grain rice and mix well, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Add chopped green onions and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.

Add the stems of lovage and parsley, then pour in hot water to cover the vegetables.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add 500 g of prepared nettles to the pot and let them infuse for 10 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and 1/2 liter of sour borscht, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.

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