Mediterranean flatbreads, made from cereals and vegetables, with aromatic herbs and tomato topping – Vegetarian

Sometimes, the simplest ingredients come together to create the most delightful surprises. And these Mediterranean flatbreads are a perfect example. Made from wholesome grains and vegetables, topped with fragrant herbs and juicy tomatoes, they’re quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and absolutely irresistible. Light, flavorful, and satisfying, these flatbreads make a perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish. Just a warning: it’s hard to stop at one!

Ingredients:

• Approximately 500 g canned chickpeas
• 1 medium cup of green or red lentils
• 1 large cup of grains (barley, oats, or wheat)
• 50 g Grana Padano cheese
• 250 g feta cheese
• 150 g sun-dried tomatoes (jarred, in oil)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large bunch of fresh parsley
• A few sprigs of fresh basil
• Cherry tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 large eggs or 3 regular eggs
• Olive oil for frying

Preparation:

Boil the lentils in a pot with a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, soak the cereals in water with a little salt for a few minutes until fully softened. Once soaked, drain them well using a sieve. When the lentils are cooked, drain them as well.

In a food processor or blender, combine the drained chickpeas, lentils, and cereals with 100 g of crumbled feta, 3 sliced garlic cloves, 50 g of Grana Padano, the drained sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley (reserve a few sprigs for garnish), chopped basil, your chosen spices, and the eggs.

If your food processor is too small, you can mix everything in a large bowl using a stand mixer instead.

Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth, thick paste. Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick pan. Using a spoon, drop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per patty into the pan. Cook for about a minute on each side, or until golden brown: adjust the time depending on the heat of your pan.

Once all the patties are fried, prepare the topping. Dice the tomatoes, finely chop the parsley, and peel and crush the garlic. Crumble the remaining 150 grams of feta (from the original 250 g) by hand, then combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Spoon the topping over the patties just before serving.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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