Falafel Dough Pizza
A red-lentil dough is topped with a yogurt-tahini sauce, cheese, parsley, and olives in this fun vegetarian pizza inspired by falafel.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place red lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak until softened, about 2 hours. Drain.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons oil.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place lentils in a food processor with onion, garlic, 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, and 1/4 cup green onions; pulse until finely ground.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden and firm, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a small bowl; mix well until sauce is smooth.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Layer sauce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 teaspoons green onion on top of baked dough.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)