The Most ADDICTIVE Street Food In Egypt

fava beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and quicker to prepare.

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience without losing flavor.

Prepare the vegetables by peeling and roughly chopping the onion and chili.

Mince the onion and chili in a food processor.

Shred the tomato into tiny pieces and drain excess liquid in a sieve.

Add the minced onion, chili, and 2 garlic cloves to the meat in a large bowl.

Add the drained tomato pieces to the meat mixture.

Season the mixture with 1.25 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and grated nutmeg.

Mix the meat mixture by hand until evenly combined and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Cut the pita bread in half to create pockets.

Stuff the pita pockets with the meat mixture, ensuring it's evenly spread.

Rub vegetable oil on both sides of the stuffed bread.

Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, or pan-fry in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side, with additional oil if needed.

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