Quick Middle Eastern Meals I Eat ALL THE TIME

labneh

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: strained yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain pita adds fiber, while flatbread is often less expensive.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried mint retains flavor and is more shelf-stable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Spread labneh generously on pita bread.

Layer sliced cucumbers over the labneh.

Add sliced tomatoes on top of the cucumbers.

Sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the tomatoes.

Drizzle olive oil across the top.

Sprinkle za'atar, salt, and pepper to taste.

Add pickles and lettuce for crunch.

Top with thinly sliced red onion.

Fold the pita in half to enclose the filling.

Serve immediately or wrap for later.

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