Falafel Dough Pizza

Name: Falafel Dough Pizza
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 175 min
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 2 teaspoons oil; 1 onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 0.5 bunch fresh parsley; 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup chopped green onions; 0.33333334326744 cup oil; 1 egg; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon chile powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; salt to taste; 1 cup yogurt; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon tahini; salt to taste; 0.75 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tomato, cubed; 0.25 cup sliced olives; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons minced green onion

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Falafel is one of the most popular foods in Egypt. It's made out of peeled beans and always served fried. It's also made in the Levant area (mainly Syria and Lebanon) using chickpeas. In my recipe, I used red lentils and replaced the traditional cooking method (frying) with baking. Using lentils instead of beans to create an innovative recipe has been quite satisfying.

Submitted by Shemoo Seif

Published on February 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556	Calories
33g	Fat
42g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	43%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 428mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 17g	61%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 25g	49%
Vitamin C 27mg	30%
Calcium 395mg	30%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 907mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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