Dairy-Free Sfiha B Lahme

Experience the bold, authentic flavors of the Middle East with this Dairy-Free Sfiha B Lahme recipe—a delightful spin on the classic Lebanese meat pie. These hand-held savory pastries feature a soft, homemade dough that’s perfectly crisped in the oven and filled with a fragrant blend of ground beef or lamb, warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, tangy sumac, and toasted pine nuts. With no dairy involved, this recipe is perfect for dietary restrictions without compromising on taste. Serve these golden beauties fresh out of the oven as an irresistible appetizer, snack, or part of a mezze spread. Simple to prepare and packed with vibrant spices, these dairy-free sfiha are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 g All-purpose flour
• 7 g Instant yeast
• 10 g Sugar
• 5 g Salt
• 300 ml Warm water
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 400 g Ground beef or lamb
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 30 g Tomato paste
• 50 g Pine nuts
• 10 g Sumac
• 5 g Allspice
• 3 g Ground cinnamon
• 30 ml Lemon juice
• 5 g Salt, for filling
• 5 g Black pepper, for filling

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste, pine nuts, sumac, allspice, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 9

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a disk about 10 cm in diameter.

Step 10

Place a tablespoon of the meat filling in the center of each dough disk, spreading it slightly while leaving edges free to fold up slightly to form a border.

Step 11

Arrange the filled dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp.

Step 13

Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Step 14

Enjoy your dairy-free Sfiha B Lahme warm, as an appetizer or a delicious snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1531.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3844.4

Total Fat 177.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.4g
Cholesterol 320mg	0%
Sodium 4241.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 429.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 133.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.5mg	0%
Iron 39.7mg	0%
Potassium 2646.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 44.7%