Prep Time::35 mins
Cook Time::20 mins
Additional Time:: 2 hrs
Total Time:: 2 hrs 55 mins
Servings::4
Yield::4 servings
Ingredients
Dough:
1 cup red lentils
2 teaspoons oil
1 onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, peeled
½ bunch fresh parsley
½ bunch fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup oil
1 egg
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
salt to taste
Sauce:
1 cup yogurt
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
salt to taste
Toppings:
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, cubed
¼ cup sliced olives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced green onion
Directions
Place red lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak until softened, about 2 hours. Drain.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons oil.
Place lentils in a food processor with onion, garlic, 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, and 1/4 cup green onions; pulse until finely ground.
Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup oil, egg, baking powder, black pepper, chile powder, cumin, coriander, and salt; mix until well-blended. Spread dough to 1/4-inch thickness onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and firm, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a small bowl; mix well until sauce is smooth.
Layer sauce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 teaspoons green onion on top of baked dough.
Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Cook's Note:
Substitute chickpeas or fava beans for the lentils if preferred.