Manakeesh (Lebanese Flatbreads)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4 flatbreads
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Calories
723 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Manakeesh (Lebanese Flatbreads)
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This homemade Manakeesh recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Lebanese street food to your kitchen, with a crispy flatbread base topped with savory ground beef and aromatic spices - it's a perfect blend of traditional and modern that'll become your new favorite meal!
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Ingredients
For the flatbread dough
- 3 cups bread flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 6 tbsp warm milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the meat topping
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 yellow or white onion, grated and extra moisture squeezed out
- 340-350 g lean ground beef
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
For serving
- 1 cup labneh
- 1-2 tsp zataar spice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the flatbread dough
- To a medium bowl add warm water and milk (temperature should be very warm to the touch but not too hot that you can’t hold a finger in the water for a few seconds).
- Whisk in the sugar first and then the yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Whisk in the olive oil and salt.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until the dough becomes more smooth and elastic.
- Put the dough back into the mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- After the dough has risen, put the dough back onto a floured work surface and form the dough into a circle so you can divide it into 4 equal pieces. The dough might be sticky so feel free to wet your hands with water and dust the dough with flour if needed.
- Form the 4 pieces of dough into circles and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Let rest for 20 minutes covered with a tea towel while you make the meat topping.
For the meat topping
- Add the onion and parsley to a food processor and pulse to finely dice (you can also finely dice with a knife if preferred.)
- In a large mixing bowl combine the finely diced onion and parsley with ground beef, cumin, paprika, tomato sauce, tomato paste, harissa paste, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula or by hand
Assemble and bake
- Preheat your oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out each of the dough balls into a thin oval shape on a lightly floured surface.
- Cook in batches - place two of the ovals on the baking sheet. Divide the meat mixture into 4. Place ¼ of the meat mixture onto each oval and gently spread it over most of the dough, leaving about ¼-½ inch border.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pita is golden brown and meat is cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining 2 thin rounds of dough and meat filling.
- Once they’re all cooked, add 1 tsp zataar spice to 1 cup labneh, stir and taste and adjust to your tastes, adding up to 1 tsp more zataar if desired.
- Serve manakeesh warm garnished with fresh parsley and dip into the labneh.
Notes
- These would be beautiful served alongside olives, Labneh, sliced vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers or feta cheese.
- If you enjoy cooking these flatbreads, try our original Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe
Nutrition Information
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Calories
723kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
92.9g
(31%)
Protein
40.6g
(81%)
Fat
21.4g
(33%)
Saturated Fat
7.1g
(36%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8.8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
81.7mg
(27%)
Sodium
883.3mg
(37%)
Fiber
5.5g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4flatbreads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 723 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 723kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 92.9g | 31% |
| Protein | 40.6g | 81% |
| Fat | 21.4g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.8g | 44% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 81.7mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 883.3mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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