Calabacines rellenos de carne

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat without the cost.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Cucumber can provide a similar texture.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate sliced zucchini and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook until zucchini is tender and slightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle with paprika and toss to combine.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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