Ava eats Moldova (Global Table Adventure)

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while chicken is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is often more nutritious.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add grated carrot and diced bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in cooked rice, chopped parsley, dill, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.

Fill each zucchini boat with the meat and rice mixture, pressing down gently.

Place stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and pour diced tomatoes over the top.

Sprinkle cheese on top of the stuffed zucchinis.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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