Name: Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough; 1 pound ground lamb (or beef); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried mint; ½ teaspoon sumac; 1 small red bell pepper (chopped); ½ small red onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 small tomato (seeds removed and chopped); Small handful of fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 Persian cucumbers (peeled and diced); 1 large tomato (seeded and diced); Fresh mint leaves (chopped); Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper (to taste); ½ cup tahini; Small handful of parsley or cilantro; 1 garlic clove; Juice of 1 lemon; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; Water (to thin the sauce); ½ small red onion (thinly sliced); 1 teaspoon ground sumac; Juice of ½ lemon; Drizzle of olive oil; Chopped parsley (optional); Additional sumac

Lamb Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)

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Lamb Lahmacun, a delightful twist on the traditional Turkish pizza, is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. This dish features a thin and crispy flatbread topped with spiced ground lamb, fresh vegetables, and a zesty tahini sauce. Its aromatic blend of spices, including cumin and paprika, delivers a rich flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or casual snacks, this versatile meal can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy it rolled up with fresh herbs or served alongside crisp salads and pickled vegetables for a complete Mediterranean experience.

Author: Madison
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

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1 pound pizza dough
1 pound ground lamb (or beef)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon sumac
1 small red bell pepper (chopped)
½ small red onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 small tomato (seeds removed and chopped)
Small handful of fresh parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 Persian cucumbers (peeled and diced)
1 large tomato (seeded and diced)
Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper (to taste)
½ cup tahini
Small handful of parsley or cilantro
1 garlic clove
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Water (to thin the sauce)
½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon ground sumac
Juice of ½ lemon
Drizzle of olive oil
Chopped parsley (optional)
Additional sumac
Aleppo pepper flakes
Lemon wedges

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F and prepare your baking sheet or pizza stone.
Roll out the pizza dough into thin circles.
In a bowl, mix ground lamb with spices and chopped vegetables until thoroughly combined.
Spread the lamb mixture evenly over each dough circle.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are crispy and lamb is cooked through.
While baking, blend tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
Serve lahmacun garnished with fresh toppings and tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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