Vegan Lahmacun

Lahmacun is a Turkish pizza traditionally made with meat on flatbread. My vegan alternative replaces mince with tempeh and is packed full of aromatic spices you’re sure to love. Give it a try. You won’t regret it.

Ingredients

Dough

• 2 cups wholewheat flour

• 1 tsp dry yeast

• 1 cup warm water

Topping

• 1 package tempeh, shredded

• 1 cup mushrooms, diced

• 1 red capsicum, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 handful fresh parsley

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp allspice

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes or cayenne

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 4 tbsp tomato paste

• Lemon wedges to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast and water and knead until a dough forms. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. While the dough rests, add all the toppings to a food processor and blend until a paste forms.

Once the dough has rested, roll it out into a pizza base and transfer to a lined baking tray. Spread the topping over the dough all the way to its edges. 

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is fully cooked.

Slice into equal pieces and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!