This delicious Middle Eastern meal is usually served as street food in New York City.
Falafel is a fried ball made of spiced chickpeas and fava beans. Usually eaten with pita bread and humus, this meal is cheap and delicious.
One serving of falafel contains 57 calories and even though this is a vegetarian meal, falafel has 16% (2.26 grams) of a person's daily protein requirement.
This is a healthy and tasty option if you're looking to save some money. One meal costs around five dollars.
Fact - Inflation in basic food products is taking a toll on families who try to save money by eating at home.
Since 2008
Flour inflation 37%
Egg inflation 34.8%
Milk inflation 23.1%
Milk costs more than a tank of gas at HEB if you buy Organic Fat Free....it's close to $6.50 a gallon!! UNREAL!!
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