Low Carb Hawawshi

Experience the bold flavors of Egypt with this enticing Low Carb Hawawshi recipe, a creative twist on the traditional street food classic. Packed with spiced ground beef, fresh veggies, and vibrant herbs like parsley, this version ditches the carb-heavy pita bread for a keto-friendly almond flour dough that’s both flavorful and satisfying. The dough, enriched with mozzarella cheese and eggs, bakes to golden perfection, encasing the juicy, aromatic filling in a crisp yet tender shell. Ready in just an hour, this dish is perfect for low-carb enthusiasts seeking a hearty, hand-held meal full of Middle Eastern warmth. Serve it hot with a side of tangy salad or your favorite low-carb dip for a truly delightful culinary experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 medium, finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 cup almond flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, and baking powder until you form a dough. This will be your low-carb bread mixture.

Step 4

Divide the dough mixture into 8 portions. Flatten each portion between two sheets of parchment paper or using a rolling pin (you should end up with 8 circular discs of dough).

Step 5

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush lightly with olive oil.

Step 6

Place 4 of the dough discs on the baking tray. Spread an even layer of the meat mixture over each disc, making sure to leave a small border around the edges.

Step 7

Cover each meat-layered disc with another disc of dough, pressing gently around the edges to seal.

Step 8

Brush the top of each sealed Hawawshi with remaining olive oil.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm, optionally accompanied with a low-carb dip or salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1356.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2970.0

Total Fat 233.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 1208.2mg	0%
Sodium 4631.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 175.2g	0%

Vitamin D 191.1IU	0%
Calcium 1673.7mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2405.8mg	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: 68.8%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 8.3%