Armenian Pizzas (Lahmahjoon)

Armenian Pizzas (Lahmahjoon)

This is a dish my Uncle is famous for, but he has never written the recipe down. Through years of trial and error, I think I have pretty much got it as close as I can! Don’t be too exact with your spices though, just flavor as you go to your own tastes–personally, I never measure mine out. These pizzas are great to put in the fridge overnight and grab as a quick lunch the next day with a dollop of plain yogurt on top!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
6 pizzas
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground lamb
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch fenugreek seeds, finely crushed (Optional)
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 6 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (Optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Season lamb with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in 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.

Step 3
Immediately add the ground lamb. Squeeze lemon wedge over lamb, and drop the peel into the mixture. Break up the meat and stir until it has browned. Remove lemon peel.

Step 4
Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, and parsley. Continue to simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. The mixture should be spreadable but not too wet or the pitas will become soggy.

Step 5
Arrange pitas on a large baking sheet unless you are baking them directly on the oven rack. Spoon meat mixture onto pitas and smooth into an even layer to within 1/8 inch of the edge of the pita. Sprinkle feta cheese on the meat mixture.

Step 6
Bake pitas until the edges are slightly crisp and meat is lightly browned but not dried out, about 10 to 20 minutes depending on whether pitas are on a baking sheet or on the oven rack. Squeeze lime lightly over the top, sprinkle with chopped mint and enjoy!

Cook’s Note:

Tortillas may be substituted for the pitas. Ground lamb is authentic, but ground beef can be substituted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

771
Calories
33g
Fat
75g
Carbs
42g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 771
% Daily Value *
Total Fat33g 42%
Saturated Fat14g 68%
Cholesterol126mg 42%
Sodium1663mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate75g 27%
Dietary Fiber7g 23%
Total Sugars11g
Protein42g
Vitamin C68mg 342%
Calcium369mg 28%
Iron11mg 63%
Potassium1003mg 21%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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