Quick 'Cevapcici' Sandwich

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat while ground beef is often more affordable.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: regular bread

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

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

ajvar

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: roasted red pepper spread

Hummus is lower in calories and can be made easily at home.

Mix ground beef and ground lamb in a bowl.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then add to the meat mixture.

Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix until well combined.

Shape the meat mixture into small sausages, about the size of your finger.

Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.

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

Warm the flatbread on the grill for 1-2 minutes until pliable.

Spread sour cream on the inside of the flatbread.

Layer cooked cevapcici onto the flatbread.

Top with ajvar, chopped parsley, and sliced red onion.

Add tomato and cucumber slices for freshness.

Fold the flatbread around the filling to create a sandwich.

Serve immediately with additional ajvar on the side.

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