GRANDMA COOKING A RUSTIC DISH IN THE VILLAGE! AZERBAIJAN VILLAGE FOOD! RELAXING COUNTRYSIDE LIVING

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chopped mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Mushrooms provide umami while lentils are budget-friendly and nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, and walnuts are often more affordable.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Pureed tomatoes are fresher, while canned tomatoes can be less expensive.

Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Mince the garlic and sauté in a skillet with a little olive oil until fragrant.

Add tomato paste, salt, black pepper, turmeric, grated carrot, diced cucumber, chopped apple, and diced sweet pepper to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the apple or grape vinegar and water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Combine the cooked rice with the vegetable mixture and mix well.

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