2 easy weekday meals you can make with pantry staples | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu feta provides a dairy-free option while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor, while white vinegar is less expensive.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often cheaper.

Toast farro in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to bring out a nutty flavor.

Cook farro according to package directions.

Divide cooked farro between bowls for meal prep.

Prepare a pesto using sunflower seeds, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil, blending until smooth.

Add Greek yogurt to the pesto for tang and mix well.

Combine cherry tomatoes and watermelon in a bowl.

Chop fresh herbs and add to the tomato and watermelon mixture.

Make a vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar, shallots, and black pepper, then mix with the salad.

Add feta cheese to the salad and mix gently.

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