Veggie Primavera with Jeffery Saad

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach offers similar nutrients, while dried herbs are more affordable.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sundried tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Sundried tomatoes provide intense flavor, while canned are cost-effective.

Chop the zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli stem, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chopped garlic, sautéing until fragrant.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until they are tender.

Add the cherry tomatoes and chili flakes, cooking until the tomatoes start to soften.

Stir in the sliced basil leaves and season with sea salt.

Finish with grated Parmesan cheese on top and garnish with additional basil leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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