Vegetarian Sloppy Lentils In Pita Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Sloppy Lentils In Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 8 ounces veggie burgers (in a can or frozen); 3/4 cup brown lentils, dried; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon thyme, dried; 1 cup water, divided; 2 cups plum tomatoes, diced; 1 bay leaf; 4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain; 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced; of fresh mint, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces veggie burgers (in a can or frozen)
3/4 cup brown lentils, dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 cup water, divided
2 cups plum tomatoes, diced
1 bay leaf
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
of fresh mint, chopped (optional)

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and vegetarian burger; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble up the vegetarian burger.
2
Add lentils, cumin, and thyme; stir until seasonings become fragrant. Add 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes or until lentils are tender and mixture is thick (add additional water as needed). Discard bay leaf.
3
Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup lentil mixture. Spoon 1 Tbsp yogurt into each pita half; top with 2 Tbsp cucumber. Sprinkle with mint if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Sloppy Lentils In Pita falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Sloppy Lentils In Pita

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