Veggie-Packed Hawawshi Recipe
Learn how to make veggie-packed Hawawshi, a kofta-like mixture stuffed into pita bread and baked until crisp!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons tahina tahini
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
For Assembling:
- 4-6 large pita breads
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, minced garlic, and parsley.1 pound ground beef or lamb, 1 large onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup parsley
- Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- Mix in the tomato paste, tahina, and olive oil. Combine everything thoroughly until well mixed.2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 2 Tablespoons tahina, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Stuff the Pita Bread:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets.4-6 large pita breads
- Stuff each pita pocket with the meat mixture, pressing down to spread the filling evenly throughout the bread.
Bake the Hawawshi:
- Place the stuffed pita breads on a baking sheet.
- Brush the outside of each pita with olive oil.Olive oil
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the filling is fully cooked. Turn the pita breads halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
Serve:
- Remove the hawawshi from the oven, and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve hot with a side of yogurt, tahini sauce, or a fresh salad.
