Ćevapčići - Balkan Kebab Recipe In Under 20 Minutes | 20 Minute Meals Ep. 5

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey provides a leaner option with fewer calories.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while being budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

Season the minced meat (lamb and beef) with garlic, flat leaf parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Grate the garlic and mix it into the meat mixture using hands.

Heat a pan for cooking the ćevapi.

Prepare a salad with diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and parsley, seasoned with lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Cook the ćevapi in the heated pan until done, ensuring they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Plate the ćevapi with the salad, adding feta cheese and red pepper paste for garnish.

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