Turkish Lahmacun
Turkish Lahmacun, often referred to as 'Turkish Pizza', is a flavorful dish topped with savory meat, perfect for customization and serving.
Ingredients
For the Lahmacun
- 1 package pita bread or lahmacun dough Store-bought for convenience
- 500 g ground lamb or beef Can substitute with chicken or turkey
Toppings
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (optional) Can be omitted
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- as needed Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in the bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, and red pepper paste. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is combined.
Assembly and Baking
- Spread the meat mixture thinly over the pita bread or lahmacun dough.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are crispy.
Serving
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a crispier crust, spread the meat mixture as thinly as possible. Customize your toppings with your favorite vegetables or spices. Leftovers can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or frozen with parchment paper in between each piece.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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