Quick & Easy Lahmacun

Name: Quick & Easy Lahmacun
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 5 sheets of store-bought lavash; 400 g minced meat (a blend of 60% pork and 40% beef); 1 large onion; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 small red pepper (optional); 2 large peeled tomatoes; 1 bunch of fresh parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp tomato paste

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:40min

Sometimes called 'Turkish pizza', this crispy flatbread topped with spiced mincemeat is a popular street food across the Middle East. This quick version is perfect for busy days, allowing you to enjoy the rich flavors of this classic dish without spending hours in the kitchen.

Updated at: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:24:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories249.7 kcal (12%)

Total Fat9.8 g (14%)

Carbs31.9 g (12%)

Sugars4.6 g (5%)

Protein17.2 g (34%)

Sodium1242.2 mg (62%)

Fiber11 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

5 sheetslavash

store-bought

400gminced meat

a blend of 60% pork and 40% beef

1 bunchfresh parsley

1 tspsalt

½ tspblack pepper

½ tspsmoked paprika

1 Tbsptomato paste

Instructions

Step 1

Begin by placing the onion, garlic cloves, tomatoes, red pepper, and fresh parsley in a food processor. Blend until the mixture achieves a thin consistency.

Step 2

Add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp tomato paste to the blended mixture. Blend once again until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

Introduce the minced meat into the mixture and blend until the meat is thoroughly incorporated. I'm using a mix of 60% pork and 40% beef minced meat, but if you prefer only beef, make sure it has enough fat.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius and position a round tray upside down in the middle rack.

Step 5

Lay one lavash sheet on baking paper and evenly spread 3 tablespoons of the prepared mixture over it using a fork.

Step 6

Carefully lift the baking paper from both sides and place it over the preheated tray in the oven. Bake for 8 minutes until the lahmacun meat is cooked.

Step 7

Once baked, transfer the lahmacun to a large dish and cover it with a towel for 5 minutes. This allows the lavash to become soft and pliable, making it easier to roll up.

Step 8

Serve your delicious lahmacun with a side of lemon wedges or mayonnaise for a delightful dining experience.