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ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is often cheaper.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while walnuts are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

Mix ground beef with grated onion, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Cut pita bread in half and open each pocket gently.

Stuff each pita half with the meat mixture, pressing it inside to fill evenly and flattening it slightly for even cooking.

Dip the outside of the stuffed pita in melted ghee, meat side up, to coat it.

Preheat a hot skillet over medium-high heat.

Place the stuffed pitas in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the pitas and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the meat is fully cooked.

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