LA FRITA – Algeria – Delicious African recipe – Algérie - Délicieuse recette algérienne

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is more economical.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer specialty ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole grain offers more fiber, while pita is often less expensive.

Mix ground lamb with finely chopped onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Form the mixture into patties, about the size of a hamburger.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

While the patties cook, slice the bread rolls in half and toast them lightly.

Prepare the toppings by slicing tomato and lettuce, and chopping parsley.

Spread harissa on the inside of each toasted roll.

Place a lamb patty in each roll and top with tomato, lettuce, and parsley.

Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice before closing the rolls.

Serve immediately while hot.

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