Moroccan Pizza

This Moroccan pizza serves up bold North African flavor on an easy flatbread. Ground lamb is seasoned with ras el hanout, a fragrant Moroccan spice blend that can include cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, ginger and cardamom. Chopped dried apricots and a spoonful of apricot preserves add sweet notes reminiscent of Moroccan tagine, while lemon zest brings citrusy brightness. The mixture simmers with zucchini, salsa and garlic powder until it’s thick and spoonable, with just enough heat and acidity to balance the sweetness.

It’s all piled onto soft, chewy naan instead of traditional pizza crust, and finished with crunchy carrot matchsticks, briny crumbles of feta cheese and a generous flurry of fresh mint to complete the suite of classic Moroccan flavors. Colorful, aromatic and ready in under 30 minutes, Moroccan flatbread pizza is a smart way to bring North African flavors to the weeknight table.

Moroccan Pizza Ingredients

• Ground lamb
• Chopped zucchini
• Medium salsa
• Julienned carrots
• Dried apricots
• Apricot preserves
• Grated lemon zest
• Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
• Garlic powder
• Naan flatbreads
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Chopped fresh mint

Directions

Step 1: Cook the lamb

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lamb for eight minutes or until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2: Add the vegetables and seasonings

Add the zucchini, salsa, 1 cup of the carrots, apricots, preserves, lemon zest, Moroccan seasoning and garlic powder. Cook and stir until heated through and the zucchini is crisp-tender, about seven minutes.

Step 3: Assemble and garnish the pizzas

Spoon the lamb mixture over the naan. Top it with the remaining carrots, feta and mint. Cut the pizzas into wedges.

How to Store Moroccan Pizza

Store any leftover Moroccan pizza in food storage containers in the refrigerator for up to four days. To reheat, place the slices on a baking sheet and warm them in a 350°F oven for five to eight minutes, or until they’re heated through and the naan is slightly crisp. For a quicker option, microwave individual slices in 30-second intervals until they’re warm.

Moroccan Pizza Tips

Can you use a regular pizza crust instead of naan for the Moroccan pizza recipe?

You can swap homemade pizza dough or a premade pizza crust for the naan in this Moroccan pizza recipe. Just prebake the crust according to the recipe or the package instructions before adding the lamb mixture and toppings.

What can you serve with Moroccan flatbread pizza?

Serve Moroccan flatbread pizza with a side of couscous or a chopped cucumber tomato salad dressed with lemon and olive oil. A dish of warm olives or a dollop of plain yogurt on the side also complements the flavors.

Can you use ground beef instead of lamb in the Moroccan pizza recipe?

You can substitute ground beef for the lamb in the Moroccan pizza recipe if you prefer a milder flavor. Just be sure to drain the fat well after cooking it.