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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are healthier, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective alternative.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan binder, while applesauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

Combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Mix ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Form the mixture into elongated meatballs or patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add kofta to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.

Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

Grill kofta for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.

Remove kofta from heat and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve kofta with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce.

Warm pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for a minute.

Assemble kofta in pita with fresh vegetables.

Drizzle with tahini sauce or yogurt if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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