Lahmatzoun Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp softened butter
4 arabic pita breads ( approx 12 diameter)
8 slices tomatoes , thin
1 egg
6 oz lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
2 tbsp parsley, minced

Directions:

Saute the beef, onions and spices in the olive oil until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Season to taste.
Stir in parsley.
Mix the butter together with the egg to make a spread.
Spread the 4 pites with this mixture.
Distribute the meat mixture evenly amongst the 4 pites and press down well with palm of hand so that it adheres to the pites.
Don’t make the layer too thick.
Preheat oven to 420°F.
Bake pites for 5-8 minutes.
Remove, top with 2 slices of tomato each and roll each pita up (use a sheet of aluminum foil to wrap around outside).
Enjoy!
Note. To freeze whole: Cool. Freeze whole between layers of waxed paper or foil. Omit tomatoes. To reheat: place in a single layer and heat at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. top with tomatoes and serve. OR Freeze meat mixture in a freezer bag. Thaw in fridge. Proceed with recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	360.33 Kcal (1509 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.15g	25%
Cholesterol	82.55mg	28%
Sodium	381.27mg	16%
Potassium	389.84mg	8%
Total Carbs	36.42g	12%
Sugars	3.67g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	11%
Protein	16.65g	33%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	78.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.94 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.9g	25%
Cholesterol	19.92mg	28%
Sodium	91.99mg	16%
Potassium	94.06mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.79g	12%
Sugars	0.88g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	11%
Protein	4.02g	33%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	23%
Iron	0.9mg	20%
Calcium	19mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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