Easy Stuffed Pita (Hawawshi) | Beginner Egyptian Street Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

tahini

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Hummus provides a similar creamy texture with less fat, while yogurt is more affordable.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Process the peppers, jalapeno, tomatoes, onions, and garlic until pureed.

Place the pureed mixture in a cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture.

In a large bowl, combine the squeezed mixture with lean beef, bahari spice, paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, chopped parsley, and salt.

Mix the ingredients well, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Slice the Greek pita bread in half to create pockets.

Stuff the meat mixture into the pita pockets.

Spray the stuffed pitas with olive oil before baking.

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