Savory Falafel Pizza Recipe for a Tasty Twist

Ingredients

• Dough:
• 1 cup of vibrant red lentils
• 2 teaspoons of oil
• 1 whole onion, cut into quarters
• 3 cloves of peeled garlic
• A handful of fresh parsley
• A bunch of fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup of oil
• A single egg
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• A hint of chile powder
• A touch of ground cumin
• A sprinkle of ground coriander
• Salt, to your liking
• Sauce:
• 1 cup of creamy yogurt
• 4 teaspoons of zesty lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of rich tahini
• Salt, according to your taste buds
• Toppings:
• 3/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 ripe tomato, cubed
• 1/4 cup of sliced olives
• 1 tablespoon of freshly minced parsley
• 2 teaspoons of finely chopped green onion

Step 1

In a bowl, place red lentils and cover them with water, allowing them to soak for approximately 2 hours until they soften. Once ready, drain the lentils.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it with 2 teaspoons of oil.

Step 3

Combine the soaked lentils in a food processor with onion, garlic, a half bunch of parsley, cilantro, and a quarter cup of green onions. Pulse the mixture until finely ground.

Step 4

Transfer the lentil blend to a spacious bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup of oil, an egg, baking powder, black pepper, chile powder, cumin, coriander, and salt until thoroughly combined. Spread the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake the dough in the preheated oven until it turns golden and firm, typically around 15 minutes. Once baked, remove it from the oven.

Step 6

Prepare a sauce by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a small bowl until it reaches a smooth consistency.

Step 7

On top of the baked dough, layer the sauce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, a tablespoon of parsley, and two teaspoons of green onion.

Step 8

Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, approximately 5 minutes.