How many calories in manakish
A manakish has about 450 kcal, with 55 g of carbs.
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Manakish is a round flatbread from Lebanon and the Levant, baked with a topping. The classic is za'atar, a mix of wild thyme, sumac and sesame, stirred into olive oil. The other favourite is melted akkawi cheese.
One is 450 kcal, with 55 g of carbs, 21 g of fat and 10 g of protein. The dough is the carbs and the olive oil is most of the fat.
In Beirut it's breakfast from the corner bakery, folded in paper and eaten on the way. Fresh tomato, cucumber and mint inside are almost free.
Tips
- 1Ask for it rolled with tomato, cucumber and mint.
- 2Za'atar alone is lighter than half za'atar, half cheese.
- 3Have it with a glass of tea, not a second one.
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Questions
What is manakish?
A Levantine flatbread baked with a topping, most often za'atar and olive oil, or cheese.
What is za'atar?
A mix of dried wild thyme, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. It's mixed with olive oil and spread over the dough.
Is cheese manakish higher in calories?
Usually, because the cheese adds more fat than a thin layer of za'atar and oil. The number here is for a typical one.
How many calories in two manakish?
About 900 kcal.
Is manakish a breakfast food?
Yes, in Lebanon it's the classic breakfast, picked up warm from the bakery.
