Taste of Haiti ~ Haitian Patties & Banan Peze

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat, while bell peppers provide sweetness without spice.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

Prepare the Haitian base by blending all ingredients except olive oil, adding it slowly at the end.

For the filling, use ground beef and sauté with onion, garlic, bell pepper, thyme, and crushed tomatoes.

Seal the patties by wetting the edges with water, folding over, and crimping with a fork.

Brush the tops with egg wash before baking.

Bake the patties until golden brown.

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