snacks

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers crunch with less heat, making it milder.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, while green onions add a mild onion taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for brightness, while vinegar adds acidity.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onion gives a milder flavor, while yellow onion is often less expensive.

ON A CHOPPING BOARD, chop fresh capsicum; green, red & yellow colour.

chop green onion leaves.

chop tomato.

chop red onion.

cut lemon wedges.

cut fresh chillies.

FOR MAKING CORN SALSA, in a bowl; add chopped onion.

add chilli.

add capsicum.

add tomato.

add green leaves.

add red chilli powder.

add salt.

squeeze lemon all over it.

toss or mix well and serve with nachos.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary