Lahmacun (Turkish-Style Pizza)
Healthy and spicy, Crispy, Lahmacun Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground lamb or beef
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons red pepper paste (or substitute with tomatopaste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, onions, tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, red pepper paste,olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, dried mint, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cover thebowl and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a thin circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
- Spread a generous amount of the meat mixture on each circle, leaving about 1/2 inch of dough around theedges.
- Transfer the lahmacun to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
fat 14g protein 28g calories 320kcal carbs 28g
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 14g
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