Description
Lebanese Pizza, or Manakish, is a delightful Middle Eastern dish featuring a thin, crispy crust topped with spiced ground meat and fresh herbs. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make pizza offers an explosion of flavors that will impress your guests. With its vibrant colors and enticing aromas, each bite transports you to the bustling streets of Lebanon. Customize it to suit your taste and enjoy a unique culinary experience that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Let store-bought dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat with chopped onions until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices; simmer for a few minutes until well combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a quarter-inch thick circle or rectangle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Evenly spread the meat mixture over the dough and sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Drizzle yogurt mixed with lemon juice over slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg