Summer Recipes: Lahmeh Bi Ajen (Lebanese Meat Pies)

It is common for people to experience a decrease in appetite during the summer months when temperatures are high.

Traditional healthy baked goods are your solution, they offer nutritional benefits like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, especially when made with more nutritious ingredients.

It is a complete, healthy meal that can be eaten as an easy and light lunch or dinner.

With just a handful of ingredients, you can make Lahmeh Bi Ajen (Lebanese meat pies).

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon yeast

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Milk (enough to knead into a soft dough — about ¾ to 1 cup).

Directions:

For dough

In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, yeast and salt.

Add the oils, then gradually pour in the milk while kneading until you get a soft, smooth dough.

Cover and let it rest for 2 hours in a warm place.

For filling:

• Ground beef

• Tomato

• Onion

• Spices (black pepper, cinnamon, 7-spice mix…)

• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

• A little thyme (optional, but adds great flavor)

Blend the tomato and onion until smooth, then mix them with the meat and add the spices.

Bon Appetit