Azerbaijan! National Three Sisters Dolma Recipe in the Village ♧ Stuffed Vegetables ♧ Cooking Vlog

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats and a similar cooking profile.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Yellow squash has similar flavor and texture.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is more economical.

Prepare the vegetables by hollowing out the tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers.

Cook rice in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add corn, black beans, cooked rice, cumin, paprika, and salt to the onion mixture.

Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Stuff the hollowed vegetables with the rice and bean mixture.

Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the tops are golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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