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houmous & green flatbreads

Delicious Houmous & Green Flatbreads for Quick Healthy Meals

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This easy houmous & green flatbreads recipe offers a quick, nutritious meal that's packed with flavor and hits two portions of your 5-a-day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Houmous Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup natural yoghurt or plant-based yogurt for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • to taste salt
Flatbreads Ingredients
  • 2 cups self-raising flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup baby spinach chopped, fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup water add gradually
Slaw Ingredients
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 1 apple any crisp variety, grated
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, omit for vegan
  • a splash olive oil extra virgin recommended

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Prepare the houmous by blending chickpeas, lemon juice, yoghurt, peanut butter, and olive oil in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix self-raising flour and baby spinach in a bowl, then gradually add water until a soft dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes, then divide and shape into balls.
  3. Roll each dough ball into thin circles using a rolling pin, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
  4. Cook the flatbreads in a preheated skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and puffy. Keep warm covered with a towel.
  5. Make the slaw by mixing grated carrots and apple with feta and olive oil in a large bowl.
  6. Serve houmous with flatbreads and top with carrot and apple slaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a high-speed blender for smooth houmous and ensure flatbreads are cooked on medium heat for perfect texture.

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