Mouajjanat Meat

Mouajjanat Meat is a delightful Paleo Lebanese pizza made with a crispy almond flour crust topped with spiced ground meat and fresh vegetables. This savory dish is perfect for a healthy meal that satisfies pizza cravings without grains.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 200 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Ground lamb or beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, eggs, olive oil, water, and salt until a dough forms.
3. Spread the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping it into a circle about 1 cm thick.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
5. While the crust is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
6. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
8. Stir in the diced tomato, bell pepper, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Remove the crust from the oven and evenly spread the meat mixture over the top.
10. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until the edges are crisp.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and almonds, supporting heart health.

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