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cornmeal

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Polenta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and enhances flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with less fat.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories and still adds moisture.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Gradually stir in cornmeal to avoid lumps.

Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.

In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine sautéed vegetables with the cornmeal mixture, stirring well.

Fold in cheese until melted and incorporated.

Serve hot, garnished with additional vegetables or cheese if desired.

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