Source: MT Harvest of the Month and Ennis School District

Yield: 6 Servings
Cost/Serving: $1.70

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp oregano, dried

1 tsp basil, dried

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 cups red lentils, cooked and warm

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp water

1/4 cup parmesan, grated

6 pitas, quartered for bites or whole for personal pizza

1 cup mozzarella, shredded

1 cup pepperoni, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

  1. Heat oil In saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add tomato paste, oregano, and basil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
  3. Transfer mixture to a food processor or high-speed blender and add lentils, garlic, lemon juice, and hot water.
  4. Puree until smooth and creamy, while adding parmesan.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Top each piece of pita with a spoonful of sauce/lentil mixture, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and slice of pepperoni.
  7. Reheat if needed.

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