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Mediterranean Flatbread Pizza

This Mediterranean flatbread pizza is made using pizza dough, hummus, seasoned ground meat, toasted chickpeas, an herb drizzle and feta!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 713 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Lebanese

Ingredients

Spice Mixture
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sumac
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Meat Filling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 2 tbsp spice mixture (See above)
Toppings
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lemon juice of half
  • 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 15 oz chickpeas drained
  • 1 tbsp spice mixture above
  • 1 cup Mediterranean hummus homemade or store bought
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
Pan Fry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb pizza dough See Note 1

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the spices in a small bowl.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground lamb (or beef if preferred) and 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture in olive oil and break down into small crumbles. Remove from pan, cover with foil to keep warm and set aside. Leave oil in pan.
  3. Using an immersion blender or processor, puree the cilantro, oil and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt and juice from half of a lemon. Set aside.
  5. Pat chickpeas dry with paper towel and fry in skillet with tablespoon of olive oil. Season with remaining tablespoon of the spice mixture and cook until crispy. Set aside and turn on your oven broiler.
  6. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Use your hands to latten and stretch each piece of dough into a 8-10-inch rectangle. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet used for chickpeas. Fry pizza dough for one minute on each side, or until golden crispy and brown. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining dough, using more oil as needed.
  7. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus on each fried flatbread. Top with browned lamb, crumble feta cheese on top and place on baking sheet. Place under broiler for a minute to warm melt cheese. Remove from broiler, drizzle with lemon yogurt, cilantro oil and sprinkle with pan fried chickpeas. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to use premade pizza dough (typically sold in bags or plastic containers at local market or specialty stores like Trader Joes) or 1 refrigerated thin pizza crust (such as 11 oz can Pillsbury™ crust). Other options are homemade pizza dough, naan, or flatbread dough like lavash.

Nutrition Information

Calories 713kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 1870mg (78%) Potassium 460mg (13%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 713

% Daily Value*

Calories 713kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1870mg 78%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 6mg 33%

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