Lahmahjoon Pizza


Spiced ground lamb, feta and pine nuts top this armenian-flavored grilled pizza. From eating well.

Steps


Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots.
Cook , stirring often , until softened , about 2 minutes.
Add lamb and cook , stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon , until lightly browned , about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a colander and drain fat.
Wipe out the pan.
Return the meat and shallots to the pan and stir in tomatoes.
Cook until the tomatoes begin to break down , about 3 minutes.
Add parsley , pomegranate molasses , cinnamon , salt and pepper and stir to coat.
Remove from the heat.
Preheat grill to low.
Sprinkle cornmeal onto a pizza peel or large baking sheet.
Roll out the dough and transfer it to the prepared peel or baking sheet , making sure the underside of the dough is completely coated with cornmeal.
Slide the crust onto the grill rack.
Close the lid.
Cook until lightly browned , 3 to 4 minutes.
Using a large spatula , flip the crust.
Spread the lamb mixture on the crust , leaving a 1-inch border.
Sprinkle with feta and pine n.

Ingredients


extra virgin olive oil, shallot, ground lamb, plum tomatoes, fresh parsley, pomegranate molasses, ground cinnamon, salt, fresh ground pepper, yellow cornmeal, pizza dough, feta, pine nuts