Jerusalem Street Food Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add vitamins and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel and boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain and mash the potatoes in a bowl.

Mix in crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, diced onion, and spices until well combined.

Roll out phyllo dough on a clean surface and cut into squares.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each square.

Fold the dough over to form a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

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