June 14, 2021
Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbreads with Lamb or Beef)
Lahmajun is an Armenian flatbread topped with a rich and savory lamb and/or ground beef with onion, bell pepper, and chili topping. I like to serve them with a few quartered tomatoes for brightness along with a squeeze of lemon and some fresh parsley.
Servings: 4
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup almond flour
Topping
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell pepper
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch of ground clove
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the bell pepper, onion, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, allspice, cumin, salt, clove, and cayenne. Pulse to mince finely and then add to a large bowl. Add in the lamb and use your fingers to break the lamb into small pieces and coat everything thoroughly with sauce. Set aside (can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated).
- Preheat oven to 425ĀŗF.
- Add mozzarella and cream cheese to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir then continue to microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until cheese is fully melted. Add in remaining crust ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Shape the dough into a ball and then press between two pieces of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12-inch pizza. Remove the top piece of parchment paper and transfer the dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden on top. Flip the dough and bake on the under side until golden, a few minutes more.
- Remove crust from the oven, spread the meat sauce over top. Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until meat is cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes before sprinkling with lemon juice and zest serve.
Nutrition Facts
Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbreads with Lamb or Beef)
Amount per Serving
Calories
470
% Daily Value*
Fat
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
129
mg
43
%
Sodium
971
mg
42
%
Potassium
219
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
1485
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
336
mg
34
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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