Beef Shawarma Pizza

Beef Shawarma Pizza combines the rich flavors of traditional Lebanese shawarma with a crispy pizza crust, topped with vibrant vegetables and a creamy garlic sauce. This unique dish offers a delicious twist on classic pizza, making it both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Ground beef - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/2 medium
• Bell pepper, thinly sliced - 1/2 medium
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Greek yogurt - 50 grams
• Tahini - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.
4. Stir in ground cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
6. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.
8. Top the sauce with the cooked beef mixture, followed by mozzarella cheese, red onion, and bell pepper.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. While the pizza is baking, mix Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice in a small bowl to create the sauce.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and drizzle with the yogurt sauce before slicing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 530
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the beef and Greek yogurt, supporting muscle health.
• Whole wheat crust provides more fiber than traditional pizza dough, aiding digestion.

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