Monday, November 8, 2010

Cheap Mid-East Feast

So often I hear "I can't go vegan, it's too expensive!". That is probably the silliest excuses ever. I can get dinner for the week at about $15 if I cook it at home. A big pot of chili can cost about $4. A pot of mujaddara for a couple dollars. And this yummy meal made enough to feed 3 people and leftovers for the entire weekend at about $9. The most expensive item was the pita at $2.99.


Here is homemade baked falafel pitas stuffed with cucumber salad and a drizzle of tahini sauce with a side of tabbouleh.

This was my first attempt at falafel, and it won't be my last. Those little crispy bean-balls are cheap and satisfying.