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olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with a healthier fat content.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides a milder flavor while being more accessible.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often less expensive and adds a tangy flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley is a common substitute that maintains freshness.

Cut up some green peppers and red peppers.

Cut up some onion and garlic.

Add one tomato to the mixture.

Add six to eight cloves of garlic.

Add a handful of cilantro or parsley.

Add olive oil to the pan and heat it up.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pan.

Add one bay leaf to the pan.

Add one teaspoon of oregano and cumin to the pan.

Add one pack of homemade sazon.

Add one tablespoon of garlic powder.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add two ají cachuchas to the mixture.

Add about a quarter cup of white wine to the pan.

Stir the mixture and let it cook for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool off.

Transfer the salsa to a mason jar for storage.

Store in the refrigerator for about three weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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