Lachmagine is a tangy Syrian meat pizza typically served as a mini pizza appetizer. While traditional whole wheat lachmagine doughs are sometimes available at Syrian groceries, using mini whole wheat pitas makes these much easier to prepare at home, no specialty dough required!
The signature tang in lachmagine comes from tamarind sauce, known as tamerhindi, which can be found at many Middle Eastern or Indian markets or online. If tamarind isn’t available, try pomegranate molasses or prune butter with a squeeze of lemon for a similar sweet-tart flavor.
Tamarind isn’t just tasty; it’s packed with health benefits, reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and supporting skin health. For a vegetarian twist you can use veggie ground beef or simply swap the meat for a mix of grated cauliflower and mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw ground turkey or chicken
- 2 onions grated, drained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice more if you like it really tangy
- ½ cup tamerhindi or pomegranate molasses
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Jamie Geller Baharat
- 15 mini pitas split in half
Garnish: toasted pine nuts, torn mint leaves, pomegranate arils and drizzled tahini
Nutritional Facts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, onions, tomato paste, lemon juice, tamerhindi, salt, and allspice. Mix well.
- Place the pita rounds on prepared sheet and top each with a heaping tablespoon of the meat mixture spreading to the edges of the pita.
- Bake until the meat mixture is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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