Algerian Borek | Algerian Cuisine 🇩🇿

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a vegetarian option with protein.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be more economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta is a more affordable cheese option.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and money.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground meat, cheese, and chopped parsley.

Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with oil.

Place a spoonful of filling along one edge of the dough.

Fold the dough over the filling and roll tightly to form a cylinder.

Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.

Fry the borek in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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