Fermented Beetroot and Lentil Flatbread Bowl
A vibrant Nordic-inspired bowl of spiced lentils on warm flatbread, topped with pickled red onions, tangy fermented beetroot, and a cool dill yogurt drizzle.
Ingredients
- 250gall-purpose flour
- 150gwhole wheat flour
- 7ginstant yeast
- 200mlfermented beetroot juice
- 5mlsalt
- 15mlolive oil
- 200gcooked green lentils
- 150gfermented beetroot, diced
- 100gGreek yogurt
- 50gfresh spinach
- 30gpumpkin seeds
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 5gcumin seeds
- 3mllemon juice
- 2gblack pepper
How to make it
Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Create a well in the center.
Pour fermented beetroot juice and olive oil into the well. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each into a thin circle approximately 8mm thick.
Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook flatbreads for 3-4 minutes per side until light char marks appear.
While flatbreads cook, warm cooked lentils in a pan with minced garlic and cumin seeds for 2 minutes.
Add diced fermented beetroot to lentils and stir gently. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Wilt fresh spinach into the lentil mixture for 1 minute until tender.
Place cooked flatbread on serving plates. Top with lentil-beetroot mixture, Greek yogurt dollop, and pumpkin seeds.
Serve immediately while flatbread is warm.
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