Lahm Mhamar

Lahm Mhamar is a savory Moroccan breakfast dish featuring spiced ground meat cooked to perfection, served with warm bread. This hearty meal offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for starting your day.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 100 ml
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Lemon - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add cilantro, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
6. Pour in the water and reduce the heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
7. While the meat is cooking, warm the pita bread in a separate pan or in the oven.
8. Serve the Lahm Mhamar hot with warm pita bread and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that are beneficial for heart health.

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