Low Carb Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun)

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Low Carb Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun), a guilt-free spin on a beloved Middle Eastern classic. Featuring a savory almond and coconut flour-based crust that's perfectly crisp and keto-friendly, this dish is topped with a fragrant spiced meat mixture of ground beef or lamb, fresh vegetables, and warm Mediterranean spices like cumin and paprika. The combination of mozzarella and cream cheese creates a dough-like base that's easy to prepare and satisfyingly rich. Perfect for anyone following a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle, this dish comes together in under 40 minutes and is ideal for sharing. Serve with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice for a zesty finish that ties together the bold, aromatic flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Almond flour
• 0.25 cups Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 3 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 0.5 pounds Ground beef or lamb
• 1 medium Tomato, finely diced
• 0.5 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.25 cups Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until melted and combined into a dough-like consistency.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, and baking powder. Add the eggs and the melted cheese mixture to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough until smooth.

Step 4

Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into a thin circle or oval shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until it begins to set but doesn't brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 6

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spatula.

Step 7

Add the tomato paste, diced tomato, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Spread the spiced meat mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.

Step 9

Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 6-8 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden and the topping is heated through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before slicing. Serve with lemon wedges for drizzling on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1123.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603.1

Total Fat 198.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 901.7mg	0%
Sodium 3256.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 138.2g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 1878.7mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 2557.5mg	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: 66.4%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 13.0%