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Sfiha with Caramelized Onions and Pine Nuts Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. ground lamb
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. ground allspice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 lb. pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten

Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.

3. Add the ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

4. Add the pine nuts, pomegranate molasses, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

5. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 3-inch circles.

6. Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. Spoon the lamb mixture onto each circle, leaving a small border around the edges.

8. Brush the edges of the circles with the beaten egg.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.


- Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 400°F
Serving size:
- Makes 24 sfihas

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground beef or turkey can be used instead of lamb.
- Honey or molasses can be used instead of pomegranate molasses.
- Walnuts or almonds can be used instead of pine nuts.

Variations:
- Sfiha can also be made with a variety of other toppings, such as cheese, spinach, or ground beef with tomatoes and onions.

Tips and tricks:
- To save time, use store-bought pizza dough.
- Make sure to leave a small border around the edges of the dough to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Sfiha can be served warm or at room temperature.

Storage instructions:
- Sfiha can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the sfiha in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the sfiha on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or mint.

Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley or mint.

Pairings:
- Sfiha can be served with a side of hummus or tzatziki.

Suggested side dishes:
- Tabouli salad or fattoush salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour to the surface and rolling pin.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the lamb thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Sfiha is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that originated in Lebanon.

Flavor profiles:
- Sfiha with caramelized onions and pine nuts has a sweet and savory flavor profile, with a hint of spice from the cinnamon and allspice.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve sfiha as an appetizer or as a main course with a side salad.

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Region: Lebanese

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Nutty, Aromatic