Lahm Cheese Manakish Recipe |Lebanese Flatbread | Middle Eastern Pizza| Lahm Bi Ajeen@aghaskitchen

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while walnuts offer a similar texture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is often cheaper.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon yeast, 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Mix until a dough forms and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 30 minutes in a warm place until it doubles in size.

While the dough is rising, chop 1 onion and sauté it in a skillet with olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 pound of ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Dice 1 tomato and 1 bell pepper, then add them to the skillet along with 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Divide the risen dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each dough circle and spread it evenly.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a small border.

Arrange the prepared pies on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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