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Armenian Pizzas (Lahmahjoon)

Armenian Pizzas (Lahmahjoon)

Cost $12.5, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 3 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 1 pound lean ground lamb
    • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (Optional)

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ cup chopped red onion
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seed
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 pinch fenugreek seeds, finely crushed (Optional)

  • Condiments

    • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • Citrus & Fruits

    • 🍋 1 lemon wedge
    • 🍈 1 lime, cut into wedges

  • Canned Goods

    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • Oils

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • Breads

    • 6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Season lamb with salt and pepper, and set aside.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and stir until just beginning to brown. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, paprika, and fenugreek.

3

Add the ground lamb. Squeeze lemon wedge over the lamb, drop the peel into the mixture, break up the meat, and stir until browned. Remove lemon peel.

4

Stir in tomatoes, ketchup, and parsley. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated (10 to 15 minutes). The mixture should be spreadable but not too wet.

5

Arrange pitas on a large baking sheet or directly on the oven rack. Spoon meat mixture onto pitas, smoothing into an even layer to within 1/8 inch of the edge. Sprinkle feta cheese on top if desired.

6

Bake pitas until edges are slightly crisp and meat is lightly browned but not dried out (10 to 20 minutes). Squeeze lime lightly over the top, sprinkle with chopped mint, and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

771

Calories

  • 42
    Protein
  • 75
    Carbs
  • 33
    Fats

💡 If you prefer a more tangy flavor, increase the lemon or lime juice slightly.To save time, chop the vegetables ahead of cooking.These pizzas store well in the refrigerator overnight and make a great next-day lunch.For a vegetarian version, substitute the lamb with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.You can add other toppings like diced cucumbers or sliced olives for an extra Mediterranean touch.