Lebanese Meat Pies - Lahem Bi Ajin!

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a nutty flavor at a lower cost.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Sautee beef and shallots for 10-12 minutes.

Season with salt and 7 spices.

Add parsley and mint, and mix.

Add apple cider vinegar, tahini, pomegranate molasses, and yogurt, and mix.

Prepare phyllo dough into squares, brushing with melted butter with each fold.

Press 2 tablespoons of meat mixture on dough, decorate with pine nuts.

Bake at 350°F until dough is brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.

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