Makanek with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients

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• 1 lb (450 g) Lebanese-style beef or lamb sausages
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt

Let’s make it

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook sausages until browned and fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Add garlic for the last minute.
3. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
4. Serve hot with bread.
5. kidTip: Slice the sausages after cooking for easier bites.
6. cuisineNote":"Makanek are a well-known Lebanese sausage meze, here pan-cooked simply."},{
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