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minced meat

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat while chicken is often less expensive.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can save costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine can be less costly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced meat and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika; mix well.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley; let cool slightly.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.

Place another sheet on top and brush again with butter.

Spoon a portion of the meat mixture along one edge of the dough.

Roll the phyllo tightly around the filling to form a cylinder.

Place the rolled borek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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