Sizzling Schaschlik skewers: a tasty Balkan recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: onions

Zucchini can add moisture and is often less expensive.

Cut the meat and onions into pieces.

Season the onions with dried thyme and set aside.

Cut the bacon into pieces and season with black pepper to taste.

Chop the garlic cloves, place in a bowl with salt to taste and crush until a paste is formed. Then add oil and mix well.

Form the skewers, alternating meat, onion, and bacon.

Brush the salt mixture onto the skewers and marinate for about three hours in the fridge.

Meanwhile, slice the bell peppers and the onion. Place in a bowl, add vinegar, olive oil and season to taste.

Seal the skewers, then reduce the heat and grill for a few minutes or to the desired doneness.

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