Mechoui Flatbread

Mechoui Flatbread is a delightful Moroccan-inspired gluten-free pizza featuring a spiced lamb topping on a soft, homemade flatbread base. This dish combines aromatic flavors and textures, making it a perfect meal for sharing.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 200 grams
• Tapioca flour - 50 grams
• Psyllium husk - 5 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 150 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground lamb - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (for lamb mixture)
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead for a few minutes until smooth.
3. Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each part into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each flatbread for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add a little olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
6. Add minced garlic, ground lamb, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
7. Remove the lamb mixture from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
8. Top each flatbread with the spiced lamb mixture and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using.
9. Serve warm and enjoy your Mechoui Flatbread!

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the lamb and almond flour, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in healthy fats, particularly from olive oil and almonds, beneficial for heart health.

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