Low Fat Hawawshi
Discover the lighter side of a classic Egyptian street food favorite with this Low Fat Hawawshi recipe! Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this dish combines lean ground beef (5% fat) with a medley of fragrant spices, fresh vegetables, and chopped parsley, creating an irresistibly flavorful filling. Packed into hearty whole wheat pita pockets and oven-baked to golden perfection using a light olive oil spray, this rendition trades traditional frying for a wholesome twist. Ready in under an hour, it serves as a fantastic option for a quick, protein-packed meal that's high in flavor yet low in fat. Serve warm for a crowd-pleasing addition to lunch or dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground beef (5% fat)
- 5 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 1 Medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 Medium tomato, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
- 1 Olive oil spray
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, chopped onion, diced tomato, chopped green bell pepper, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add the chopped parsley to the mixture and stir to combine.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cut each piece of whole wheat pita bread in half to create a pocket.
Stuff each pita half with an equal amount of the meat mixture, gently pressing the filling to ensure it's evenly spread and fills the pocket.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil.
Arrange the stuffed pita halves on the baking sheet, ensuring they are placed cut side up.
Lightly spray the tops of the pitas with olive oil. This will help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 4023 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 139.3 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 2927 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
