ZAPALLITOS RELLENOS ,, (CON SORPRESITA)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while cottage cheese can be a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a complete protein, while couscous is often more affordable.

Wash zucchinis and scoop out the insides, placing them in a pot with a little water.

Boil the zucchinis for about 4 minutes until slightly soft, then drain.

Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh, cilantro, carrot, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

Sauté the chopped vegetables with cumin and oregano until cooked.

Add 4 eggs and cheese to the sautéed mixture, mixing well.

Fill each zucchini with a layer of cheese, then the vegetable mixture, and top with more cheese.

Bake in the oven at 150°C (approximately 302°F) for 18 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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