Middle Eastern Stuffed Lentil Zatar Bread

Ingredients

• all purpose flour1.5 cups
• cilantro1.0 tablespoon
• cumin powder0.5 teaspoon
• less to make a pliable dough0.5 cup
• lentils0.75 cup
• salt4.0 servings
• zatar spice blend1.0 teaspoon

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse 0.75 cup lentils and boil in 2 cups water with 0.5 teaspoon salt until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash lightly.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups flour, 1 teaspoon zatar, 0.5 teaspoon cumin, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Gradually add 0.5 cup water, mixing to form a pliable dough. Knead for 5 minutes and rest 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Chop 1 tablespoon cilantro finely and mix into the mashed lentils. Season with salt to taste.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 4 balls. On a floured surface, roll each into a 6-inch circle.

5. 5

   Place 2-3 tablespoons lentil filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 0.5-inch border. Fold over and press edges to seal.

6. 6

   Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook each stuffed bread for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffed.

7. 7

   Brush with olive oil and sprinkle extra zatar if desired. Serve warm.