Low Carb Hawawshi
Discover the irresistible flavors of this Low Carb Hawawshi, a wholesome twist on Egypt's beloved street food. Perfect for keto enthusiasts, this recipe swaps traditional bread for a cheesy almond flour dough, creating a crispy, golden crust that encases a flavorful, spiced ground beef filling. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and allspice, and accentuated by fresh parsley, garlic, and finely diced vegetables, every bite is bursting with Middle Eastern charm. Ready in just an hour, this high-protein, gluten-free treat is baked to perfection and pairs beautifully with a refreshing salad or low-carb dip. Perfect for meal prep or an easy family dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, and baking powder until you form a dough. This will be your low-carb bread mixture.
Divide the dough mixture into 8 portions. Flatten each portion between two sheets of parchment paper or using a rolling pin (you should end up with 8 circular discs of dough).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush lightly with olive oil.
Place 4 of the dough discs on the baking tray. Spread an even layer of the meat mixture over each disc, making sure to leave a small border around the edges.
Cover each meat-layered disc with another disc of dough, pressing gently around the edges to seal.
Brush the top of each sealed Hawawshi with remaining olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally accompanied with a low-carb dip or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.8 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1208 mg | 403% | |
| Sodium | 4632 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 175.2 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 1674 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2406 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
