Falafel Dough Pizza

Falafel Dough Pizza

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.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

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

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
  • 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
  • 1/3 cup oil

Directions

Step 1
Place red lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak until softened, about 2 hours. Drain.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons oil.

Step 3
Place lentils in a food processor with onion, garlic, 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, and 1/4 cup green onions; pulse until finely ground.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and firm, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

Step 6
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a small bowl; mix well until sauce is smooth.

Step 7
Layer sauce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 teaspoons green onion on top of baked dough.

Step 8
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 Fat33g 43%
Saturated Fat9g 46%
Cholesterol72mg 24%
Sodium428mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate42g 15%
Dietary Fiber17g 61%
Total Sugars8g
Protein25g
Vitamin C27mg 136%
Calcium395mg 30%
Iron6mg 32%
Potassium907mg 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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