LAHM BI AJEEN

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This popular Middle Eastern flatbread is topped with spiced meat, usually ground beef or lamb, and typically flavored with pomegranate molasses, although you can use balsamic glaze in a pinch. We use store-bought pizza dough as a base for this version and serve the baked bread with tangy herb salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup pizza sauce
2 large or 3 small scallions (white and light green parts finely chopped, dark green parts sliced)
2 pepperoncini, finely chopped
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound ground lamb or lean ground beef
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cups fresh mint, parsley or a combination

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 500˚ F. Line a large rimless baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the pizza sauce, finely chopped scallions, pepperoncini, 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, cinnamon, allspice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Add the lamb to the bowl with the remaining sauce and mix well.
Rub the pizza dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil on the prepared baking sheet. Stretch into a large oval, about 11 by 15 inches. Prick the dough all over with a fork, then top with the meat mixture, pressing it into a thin, even layer up to the edges of the dough. Brush with the reserved sauce and sprinkle with the pine nuts.
Bake until the meat is cooked through and the dough is dark golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes; sprinkle with the sliced scallion greens.
Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon each pomegranate molasses and olive oil with 2 teaspoons water in a medium bowl. Add the herbs and toss gently to coat. Cut into 8 pieces and serve with the herb salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Fat 34 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 1425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams