Street Food in Israel

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while tortillas are often less expensive.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative, while peanut butter is often cheaper.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage can be more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is a great vegan alternative, while canned chickpeas are often less expensive.

Falafel is made from a mixture of mashed chickpeas, fava beans, and herbs, which are deep-fried in oil.

To eat like a local, take a chunk of pita bread and wipe the hummus straight into your mouth.

A pizza sandwich can be made with fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, salad, and mango pickle.

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