Lebanese Manakish Flatbread
Lebanese Manakish Flatbread is aromatic and herb-forward, with a crisped exterior and tender, chewy crumb. The generous za’atar and olive oil topping brings nutty, tangy, and subtly earthy notes that shine whether served warm as an appetizer, for dipping, or alongside grilled meats and salads at dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese Manakish Flatbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the yeast with warm water in a large mixing bowl and let it sit until a creamy foam forms, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil, then gradually stir in the flour and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 2
Move the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and slightly sticky, 10 to 12 minutes. Put the dough into an oiled bowl and turn it to coat the surface with oil; cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough overnight. (The dough should double in size.)
- 3
Generously oil a 9x13-inch baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil; set the dough in the center and press it into a thick disk. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it double in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 4
Using your palms and fingers, gently press and stretch the dough to the edges of the oiled baking sheet, keeping the flatbread as evenly thick as possible. Make small indentations in the dough with your fingertips. Brush the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 5
Mix the za'atar and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the flatbread. Let the dough rest uncovered for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 7
Bake the flatbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 260.23 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.45 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 37.45 g 14%
- Total Fat 9.47 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 87.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.33 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.27 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 2.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.43 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lebanese Manakish Flatbread is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 260.23 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese Manakish Flatbread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, Salt, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese Manakish Flatbread?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese Manakish Flatbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lebanese Manakish Flatbread healthy?
- Lebanese Manakish Flatbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 260.23 calories and 5.45 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.21 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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