Mushroom Musakhan
Palestinian Medium

Mushroom Musakhan

A savory Palestinian flatbread topped with sumac-spiced onions and earthy portobellos

vegetarianmiddle-easterndinnerbakedhigh-fiber
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⏱️ 1 hour 15 minutes 30 minutes prep · 45 minutes cook
🍽️ 6 Serves
480 Calories
14g Protein
62g Carbs
24g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Portobello mushrooms stand in for roasted chicken in this vegetarian take on a Palestinian classic, providing a robust, meaty texture against the tart snap of sumac. The key is allowing the onions to slowly collapse into a jam-like consistency that anchors the earthy mushrooms and toasted pine nuts.


Instructions

1

Whisk the olive oil, oregano, garlic, sumac, allspice, cardamom, and brown sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves and the spices are well distributed.

πŸ’‘ This spiced oil acts as the flavor base for both the onions and the mushrooms.

2

Heat a portion of the spice oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply softened and golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

3

Heat another portion of the spice oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they have released their liquid and turned deep brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

πŸ’‘ Wait for the mushrooms to reabsorb some of the oil after their liquid evaporates for the best texture.

4

Adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position, place a baking stone or inverted baking sheet on the rack, and heat the oven to 500Β°F.

πŸ’‘ The stone needs significant time to heat through to ensure a crispy crust.

5

Divide the dough into two pieces and roll each into a 15-inch round on a piece of parchment paper. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the rounds, leaving a 1/2-inch border, then top with the cooked mushrooms.

πŸ’‘ Rolling directly on parchment makes it easier to transfer the flatbreads to the hot stone.

6

Slide the parchment with the flatbread onto the hot stone. Bake until the edges are puffed, charred in spots, and the bottom is crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.

7

Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden. Sprinkle the nuts and chives over the hot flatbreads and serve immediately with yogurt.

πŸ’‘ Pine nuts burn quickly, so keep them moving in the pan.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a hot oven to restore crispness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a hot oven to restore crispness.

What substitutions can I make?
  • fresh oregano: 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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