Manakish Meat

Manakish Meat is a delectable Lebanese low-carb pizza that features a savory meat topping on a fragrant herb-infused dough. Perfect for a satisfying meal, this dish is both flavorful and healthy, making it a great choice for a nutritious dinner.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 200 grams
• Psyllium husk - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 150 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
5. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart and cooking until browned.
6. Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and mix in the chopped parsley.
7. Roll out the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet to your desired thickness (about 1/2 cm).
8. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the dough.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the meat is cooked through.
10. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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