B'stilla, Moroccan Dessert with Walnuts,Raisins and Bananas. So flaky and delicious!

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can be more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: quail

💰Cheaper: turkey

Turkey is often less expensive and still flavorful.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Chop walnuts in a food processor until coarse, not too fine.

Mix walnuts with 3 teaspoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water to flavor the filling.

Thaw phyllo dough and ensure it is not broken or creased.

Fold phyllo dough in three and cut into halves for easier handling.

Cover phyllo dough with towels to prevent drying out.

Brush melted butter on two sheets of phyllo dough and place in a cake form, leaving some hanging over the edges.

Continue layering phyllo dough with melted butter, ensuring no empty spots are left.

Add half of the walnut filling to the pie crust.

Layer half of the raisins on top of the walnuts.

Slice two bananas and place them on top of the raisins, sprinkling with a bit of sugar.

Cover the filling with more layers of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Seal the pie and brush the top with more melted butter before baking.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before decorating with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.

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