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.

40 min2 servingsMedium
You'll needPotPanMixing Bowl

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

Step 1

Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl. Create a well in the center.

Step 2

Pour fermented beetroot juice and olive oil into the well. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead dough for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each into a thin circle approximately 8mm thick.

Step 5

Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook flatbreads for 3-4 minutes per side until light char marks appear.

Step 6

While flatbreads cook, warm cooked lentils in a pan with minced garlic and cumin seeds for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add diced fermented beetroot to lentils and stir gently. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Wilt fresh spinach into the lentil mixture for 1 minute until tender.

Step 9

Place cooked flatbread on serving plates. Top with lentil-beetroot mixture, Greek yogurt dollop, and pumpkin seeds.

Step 10

Serve immediately while flatbread is warm.

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