Manakish Lahme

Manakish Lahme is a delicious vegan twist on the traditional Lebanese pizza, featuring a savory spiced lentil and mushroom topping on a soft dough base. This dish is perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner, packed with nutrients and bursting with Middle Eastern spices.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Active dry yeast - 7 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Red lentils - 100 grams
• Mushrooms, finely chopped - 100 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour and salt, then create a well in the center.
3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well, mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
5. While the dough is rising, rinse the red lentils and cook them in boiling water for about 15 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
6. In a pan, heat a little olive oil, and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
7. Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release moisture, then add the cooked lentils, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
8. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
9. Once the dough has risen, divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle about 25 cm in diameter.
10. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the lentil and mushroom mixture evenly on top.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from lentils.
• Rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion.

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