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falafel

🥗Healthier: baked falafel

💰Cheaper: chickpea patties

Baked falafel reduces oil while maintaining flavor.

hummus

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: bean dip

Avocado spread offers a creamy texture with healthy fats.

shawarma

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: roasted vegetables

Grilled chicken is leaner and more budget-friendly.

tzatziki

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: sour cream dip

Yogurt sauce is lighter and often less expensive.

Prepare hummus by blending chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth.

Shape falafel mixture into balls or patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry falafel until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Warm pita bread in a dry skillet until pliable, about 1-2 minutes.

Slice shawarma meat thinly and grill until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions for salad.

Mix chopped vegetables with parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil for tabbouleh.

Roast eggplant and zucchini in the oven at 400°F until tender, about 20 minutes.

Serve hummus with warm pita and falafel on the side.

Drizzle tzatziki over grilled shawarma and serve with tabbouleh salad.

Cooking Techniques

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