Al Hawawshi Loaf: An Egyptian street food recipe that became a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while flatbread is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories, while carrots are often less expensive.

Mix ground beef with diced onions, chili pepper, black pepper, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

Add parsley and pomegranate molasses to the mixture if desired.

Cut pita bread in half to create pockets.

Stuff each pita pocket with about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture.

Toast the stuffed pita on both sides in butter over low heat.

Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.

Place the stuffed pitas on the tray, cover with another parchment paper and aluminum foil.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 10-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.

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