Spiced Lamb Flatbread Pizza (Printable)

Thin flatbreads topped with spiced lamb, yogurt, pomegranate and mint for a bright, shareable Middle Eastern meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 4 thin flatbreads (store-bought or homemade, such as naan or pita)

→ Spiced Lamb

02 - 1 lb (450 g) ground lamb
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp ground coriander
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 tsp ground paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ Toppings

15 - 1 cup (240 g) plain Greek yogurt
16 - 1/2 cup (80 g) pomegranate seeds
17 - 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, torn
18 - 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional)
19 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place flatbreads on a baking sheet.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add tomato paste, mixing well, and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
06 - Divide the spiced lamb mixture evenly over the flatbreads.
07 - Bake flatbreads in the oven for 7-8 minutes, until edges are crisp and lamb is heated through.
08 - Remove from oven. Dollop Greek yogurt over the top, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, and pine nuts (if using). Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
09 - Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of tangy yogurt and juicy pomegranate is one of those flavor combos you’ll want to tell everyone about.
  • Flexible enough for an easy weeknight or a table full of friends—no fussy skills required.
02 -
  • If you rush to layer the hot lamb filling, you’ll end up with a limp flatbread and a soggy base—pause a moment for best results.
  • The first time I tried skipping the tomato paste, the filling was disappointingly bland—a tiny detail, but trust me, it matters.
03 -
  • Letting the lamb cool for a minute before topping prevents a soggy crust every time.
  • If you run out of flatbread, toasted baguette slices make surprisingly good substitutes.
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