High Protein Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun)

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this High Protein Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun), a nutritious twist on a beloved Middle Eastern classic. Featuring a whole wheat dough enriched with Greek yogurt and egg white, this recipe packs a protein punch while delivering the traditional thin and crispy base you love. The flavorful topping combines lean ground beef with a medley of diced red bell pepper, onion, tomato, and fresh parsley, all seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. A quick bake at high heat brings this savory masterpiece to life, perfect for serving warm with a spritz of fresh lemon juice. Ready in under an hour, this high-protein lahmacun is as satisfying as it is wholesome, making it an excellent choice for a balanced, homemade meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Whole wheat flour
• 125 grams Plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, 2% fat or higher)
• 1 large Egg white
• 5 grams Baking powder
• 3 grams Salt (for the dough)
• 300 grams Ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 15 grams Tomato paste
• 2 grams Ground cumin
• 2 grams Paprika (sweet or smoked)
• 3 grams Salt (for the filling)
• 2 grams Ground black pepper
• 15 grams Fresh parsley leaves
• 10 milliliters Olive oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, egg white, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the dough rests, prepare the topping. Finely dice the red bell pepper, tomato, onion, and garlic cloves. Chop the parsley leaves and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced vegetables, tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until fully combined. Stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin oval or round shape, approximately 3 mm thick. Place the rolled-out doughs on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 6

Spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over each piece of dough, pressing the topping firmly to adhere.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the dough are crisp and the meat is cooked through.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1797.6

Total Fat 52.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 215.4mg	0%
Sodium 4325.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 112.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 365.8mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 3162.0mg	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: 25.5%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 49.9%