Description
A flavorful twist on the traditional Turkish flatbread, this Turkey Lahmacun with Harissa Dill Yogurt blends spiced ground turkey on a crisp, thin crust topped with a cool, herby yogurt sauce for the perfect balance of heat and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a baking sheet or stone inside to heat.
- In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, olive oil, and warm water. Knead for 5 minutes, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. Add ground turkey, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fragrant.
- Roll out dough into thin rounds and spread a thin layer of the turkey mixture on each.
- Bake on the hot baking sheet for 7–9 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Mix Greek yogurt, harissa paste, dill, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Top hot lahmacun with the harissa dill yogurt, garnish with herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for a vibrant, herby flavor.
- Preheat your baking surface for a crisp crust.
- Adjust harissa to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lahmacun
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg