Hummus Pita Bowl
This hummus pita bowl is packed with crispy lentils, toasted pine nuts, and a refreshing cucumber and pomegranate salad. A simple, high-protein meal with Middle Eastern flavors.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lebanese whole wheat bread also called pita in some places
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1.5 cups cooked lentils
- 2 tsp za'atar spice
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 small cucumber finely chopped
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup hummus use homemade or good quality store-bought
- sea salt flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (350°F).
- Combine the lentils, 1.5 tsp of olive oil, the za'atar, and a pinch of salt. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake on the upper oven rack for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Place the pine nuts in an oven-safe bowl and bake for 7 minutes on the lower oven rack until slightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Place a pita in an oven-safe dish with raised edges to shape it into a bowl. Gently press it down, brush with olive oil, and bake for 5 minutes until lightly golden and crunchy. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, and a dash of salt.
- Place the crispy pita bowl on a plate. Fill it with hummus, add the salad, then top with crispy lentils and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.
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Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 335kcal | Carbohydrates 30g | Protein 13g | Fat 16g | Sodium 215mg | Fiber 9g | Vitamin A 16IU | Vitamin C 11mg | Calcium 54mg | Iron 5mg