Description
Crispy mini flatbreads topped with spiced meat and a cooling minty yogurt drizzle, perfect for parties or quick snacks. Combines bold flavors and textures in bite-sized portions.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Water 1/3 cup, adjust as needed
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Ground lamb or beef 200g
Small onion 1, finely chopped
Small bell pepper 1, finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves, minced
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh parsley 1/4 cup, chopped
Plain yogurt 1 cup
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Fresh mint 1 tablespoon, chopped
Sumac (optional) to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Combine flour, salt, and water in a mixing bowl
Knead until a smooth dough forms
Rest dough 10 minutes
Roll dough into thin circles (12 small rounds)
Heat olive oil in a pan; cook meat until browned
Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili flakes, and parsley
Simmer 5-7 minutes until filling thickens
Spoon meat mixture over each dough circle
Bake 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and mint
Drizzle yogurt sauce over baked bites
Optional: sprinkle sumac for tangy finish
Notes
Use gluten-free flour blend for GF version
Freeze assembled unbaked bites for up to 1 month
Top with sumac for extra brightness
Yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead
Adjust chili flakes to control heat level
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg