Zaatar Manakish with Tabouleh

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

Ingredients

• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 tsp salt
• •1 tbsp instant yeast
• •3/4 cup warm water
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1/2 cup zaatar spice mix
• •1/4 cup olive oil (for zaatar mixture)
• •1 large tomato, diced
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• •1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.

2. 2

   Gradually add warm water and olive oil to the flour mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the zaatar spice mix with 1/4 cup olive oil to create a paste-like texture.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

6. 6

   Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick.

7. 7

   Transfer the rolled flatbreads to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the zaatar mixture evenly over each flatbread.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.

9. 9

   While the flatbreads are baking, prepare the tabouleh. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

10. 10

    Once the manakish is done baking, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with tabouleh on the side.