Stuffed Vegetables #stuffed vegetables #vegetarian

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Lentils provide a plant-based option, while ground turkey is less expensive than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while bulgur is a cost-effective grain.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Tomato puree offers a concentrated flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Prepare the vegetables by hollowing them out for stuffing.

In a pan, heat oil and sauté chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chillies until fragrant.

Add chicken mince and bacon to the pan, cooking until browned.

Season the mixture with black pepper, turmeric, salt, and red chilli powder.

Mix in the mashed potatoes, grated cheese, bread crumbs, beaten egg, chopped mint, and coriander until well combined.

Stuff the hollowed vegetables with the mixture.

Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish and bake until the vegetables are tender.

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