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Za'atar Manoushe Pizza: Lebanese Flatbread Reimagined

Crispy Lebanese za'atar flatbread meets NYC-style pizza in this Middle Eastern-inspired snack. Topped with tangy labneh, fresh vegetables, and toasted spice blend, this Fat Switch version cuts 38% of calories by swapping traditional oil-heavy dough for Greek yogurt-enriched base—zero flavor sacrifice.

25m

Prep Time

22m

Cook Time

Servings

322

Calories

16g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 2 tbsp olive oil
✓ 1/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
✓ 3/4 tsp instant yeast
✓ 1/2 tsp sea salt
✓ 3/4 cup warm water
✓ 1 tsp honey
✓ Cornmeal for dusting
✓ 1/4 cup za'atar spice blend
✓ 1 tsp light olive oil spray
✓ 1/3 cup non-fat labneh or Greek yogurt
✓ 1 cup fresh tomato slices
✓ 1/2 cup diced cucumber
✓ 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
✓ 2 tbsp fresh parsley
✓ Lemon wedge for finishing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix the Hybrid Dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 tsp yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt. Create a well and add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup warm water, and 1 tsp honey. Stir until shaggy, then knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. The yogurt makes dough silkier and less oily.

2. First Rise (45 minutes): Oil a bowl lightly, place dough inside, cover with damp towel. Let rise in warm spot until doubled. Yoga dough rises faster than traditional—watch at 40 minutes.

3. Divide into Portions: Turn dough onto floured surface. Divide into 4 equal pieces, shape into balls, let rest 5 minutes. This prevents shrinkage during shaping.

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4. Shape Flatbreads: Press each ball into a thin 9-inch round using your fingertips or a rolling pin. Transfer to parchment paper on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Create dimples across surface with your fingertips—this is signature manoushe texture.

5. Toast the Za'atar Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup za'atar with 1 tsp light olive oil spray and a pinch of sea salt. Spray briefly and toss until evenly coated—this prevents dry spices from burning.

6. Apply Toppings: Spread 1/4 cup non-fat labneh across each flatbread, leaving 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle za'atar mixture generously. Arrange tomato slices, cucumber, and olives. Do not oversaturate—traditional manoushe stays relatively spare.

7. Second Rise (10 minutes): Let topped flatbreads rest 10 minutes at room temperature. This allows dough to puff slightly and helps za'atar flavor seep into crust.

8. Bake at High Heat: Preheat oven to 475°F. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden-brown and crispy and bottoms are spotted with char. Watch closely after minute 10—Greek yogurt dough can brown fast.

9. Finish & Serve: Remove from oven, scatter fresh parsley on top, squeeze lemon over surface. Cut into thirds or quarters. Serve warm or at room temperature within 2 hours for best texture.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories322 kcal

Protein16g

Carbohydrates54g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#Lebanese flatbread recipe#za'atar pizza healthy#high-protein snack low-fat

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