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Lebanese Savory Lamb Fatayer

Try a simple and exotic Lebanese lamb fatayer with a simple dough and an incredible spice mixture. This is a Lebanese version of a calzone and will be a family favorite and fun to make too!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 pieces
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 ¾ cup flour all purpose
  • ¾ cup warm water (about 100'F)
  • 2 tsp yeast rapid rise
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
Filling
  • 8 oz lamb ground
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion dices
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Roma tomato cored, seeded, and diced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ¾ tsp zatar
  • 1 Tbsp Curly parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp. water for egg wash
  • ½ tsp nigella seeds for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl place flour and salt and mix well.
  2. In a small bowl place the warm water (the water should be between 100-110'F)). Add the yeast and sugar, stir lightly and let it sit until frothy ( this will take about 5-10 minutes).
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and blend well until a soft dough forms.
  4. Rub a deep bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside the oven. Cover and let it sit until double in size (between 1-2 hours).
  5. Preheat oven to 400'F
  6. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Punch down and knead for about 5 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into the shape of a cylinder, and cut into 6 equal parts.
  8. To make the filling, heat the oil in a non stick skillet and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the tomatoes, and the ground lamb.
  9. Use a spatula to break lamb into small pieces, and sprinkle in the salt, allspice and zatar.
  10. Cook completely.
  11. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, and roll out each part into a 9" x 3" oval.
  12. Place filling down the center of the oval and then brush around the edges with the egg wash.
  13. Pinch the top and bottom of the oval to create a boat shape, and fold sides inwards.
  14. Place individual fatayer on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Sprinkle each individual fatayer with nigella seeds.
  15. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until fatayer appears golden and crispy. Garnish each fatayer with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1507mg (63%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1507mg 63%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.