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ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Black beans provide similar texture and flavor, while canned options save time.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread can be less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is often less costly.

Prepare the meat mixture by combining ground lamb and beef with chopped onions, garlic, and spices.

Shape the meat mixture into skewers and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.

Soak chickpeas overnight, then blend with garlic, herbs, and spices to form a paste.

Shape the chickpea mixture into balls and deep-fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

Prepare sambusa dough by mixing flour, water, and oil until smooth, then roll out and cut into circles.

Fill each dough circle with a savory filling of your choice, fold, and seal the edges.

Fry the sambusas in hot oil until crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve grilled kebabs with fresh vegetables and pita bread on the side.

Offer yogurt sauce and hot sauce for dipping, along with fried falafel and sambusas.

Garnish with fresh herbs and sesame seeds before serving.

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