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ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch and are more economical.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and offers more protein, while rice is widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is cost-effective.

Prepare bulgur wheat by soaking it in water until softened.

Drain the bulgur and squeeze out excess moisture.

Mix bulgur with 10 grams of semolina, salt, and cold water to form a dough.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and does not stick to your hands.

Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap to rest briefly.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground lamb with finely chopped onion, parsley, tomato, and ketchup.

Add spices to the filling mixture as desired.

Shape the dough into small patties or balls for the kibbeh.

Fill each patty with the lamb mixture and seal it properly.

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the kibbeh until golden brown.

Remove the kibbeh from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

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