Causa Rellena

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: aji panca

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

aji panca offers a milder flavor and is easier to find.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

tofu provides a plant-based option and canned tuna is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

avocado adds creaminess and chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein.

Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.

Mix the mashed potatoes with lime juice, aji amarillo sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

Layer the potato mixture in a dish.

Add a layer of sliced avocado, followed by a layer of carrots and peas.

If using, add a layer of cooked chicken or tuna/crab.

Spread a layer of vegan mayonnaise on top.

Repeat the layers as desired, finishing with the potato mixture on top.

Garnish with sliced hardboiled eggs if using.

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