Zucchini Pupusas

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black bean puree

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black bean puree is lower in sodium; canned beans are budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt has less fat and adds protein; plain yogurt is often cheaper.

Shred zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.

Combine masa harina, shredded zucchini, mozzarella cheese, and chicken bouillon in a bowl.

Mix until well incorporated and form a ball with the mixture.

Shape the mixture into discs to form pupusas.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook each pupusa for several minutes on each side until golden brown.

Serve with pickled cabbage and tomato sauce on the side.

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