Cumin Lentil Flatbread Wraps
Soft red lentils become a thick filling for pita with cool yogurt and cucumber. The lentils need to finish closer to a spread than a soup, so give excess liquid time to reduce. This is a lunch to fill just before eating: the bread absorbs moisture from the warm lentils and yogurt if it stands already assembled.
South Asian · Preparation time: 12 min · Cook time: 25 min · Total time: 37 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Ingredients
- 110 g Split red lentils
- 140 g Wheat pita bread
- 120 g Cucumber
- 100 g Plain yogurt
- 2 g Ground cumin
- 10 ml Olive oil
- 300 ml Water
- 2 g Fine salt
Allergens listed for these ingredients · Wheat, Milk. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse lentils and simmer with measured water until very soft. Stir frequently near the end so the mixture thickens without catching.
- Stir cumin, oil and salt into the lentils. Cut cucumber into thin sticks and warm the pitas according to the packet.
- Spread yogurt inside each pita and add a layer of thick lentils. Tuck in cucumber and serve before the bread softens.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, saucepan or pot sized for the ingredients, mixing bowl, sieve or colander, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep split red lentils for the thick spread. Whole lentils stay more granular and will not produce the same filling during the stated simmer.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
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