Middle Eastern Pizzas
Transport your taste buds to the heart of the Middle East with these flavorful and easy-to-make Middle Eastern Pizzas! Perfectly crisp pizza dough serves as the base for a savory topping of spiced ground lamb or beef, infused with aromatic cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Each pizza is finished with a medley of fresh toppings, including cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a drizzle of creamy tahini sauce, delivering a delightful balance of rich and refreshing flavors. Garnished with vibrant parsley and optional sumac for a tangy twist, these personal-sized pizzas are an exotic yet approachable dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with bold, authentic flavors, these Middle Eastern-inspired creations will become your go-to for something unique yet satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 small balls pizza dough
- 500 grams ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 milliliters tahini sauce
- 1 teaspoon sumac (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and ground meat to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse into the meat. Remove from heat and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball of pizza dough into a small round or oval, about 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper to make it easier to handle.
Spread a portion of the spiced meat mixture evenly over each dough round, leaving a small border around the edges.
Using the parchment paper, carefully transfer the pizzas to the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and slightly crispy.
Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Top each pizza with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and a drizzle of tahini sauce.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and, if using, a pinch of sumac for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your Middle Eastern Pizzas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.3 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 4154 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 127.9 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 3356 mg | 71% | |
*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.
