Lahmahjoon (Armenian Pizza)

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These savory pizzas are bathed in a tomato and lamb topping, then cut into wedges to serve. Served hot or cold, these may be an appetizer, or put a little salad in the middle, and fold up like a taco for a quick meal.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 lahmahjoons

Lahmahjoon (Armenian Pizza)

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground lamb

1 ½ cups finely chopped onion

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 pinch cayenne pepper

4 pita breads

or fluffy tortillas

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Directions

Step 1

Place ground lamb in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and break into small pieces until mostly browned. Drain any excess grease. Add the onion green pepper and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste then season with parsley basil mint cumin and if using cayenne. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat cover and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Distribute the lamb mixture evenly over the tortillas and spread out to the edges. Place the tortillas onto a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and place the lahmahjoons onto a large piece of aluminum foil so that two of them are meat side to meat side then stack the pairs together and bring the foil up over the top to keep warm. These can be served hot or cold. Cut into small wedges.

Nutritional Information

Lahmahjoon (Armenian Pizza)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 476.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.7g 57%

Carbohydrates: 52.4g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 11.7g

Fat: 16.5g 25%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 76mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 2229.7IU 45%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.1mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 47mg 78%

Folate: 110mcg 28%

Calcium: 149.3mg 15%

Iron: 7.4mg 41%

Magnesium: 65.5mg 23%

Potassium: 1069.8mg 30%

Sodium: 888mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 47%

Calories From Fat: 148.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.