Eastern Shawarma in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein with fewer calories.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Hummus provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is often cheaper.

Indulge in Eastern-style shawarma, a popular dish in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

The shawarma features tender marinated meat, fresh vegetables, and flavorful sauces.

The meat, typically chicken or beef, is thinly sliced and cooked on a vertical rotisserie.

Wrap the cooked meat in warm flatbread along with a variety of vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.

Drizzle garlic sauce, tahini, or spicy chili sauce over the filling.

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