PERSIAN PANZANELLA 
2 standard sized pitas (any kind, white or wheat)
1 cucumber
1 medium tomato
1/3-1/2 cup hummus (any flavor or homemade)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, pepper, dash of cumin, hot pepper flakes, chopped fresh mint

Tear the pitas apart into quarters and toast in the oven until crispy (about 5 minutes).

While pitas are toasting, make the tomato/cucumber salad: Roughly chop tomatoes and cucumbers (seed or not, but I usually peel) and place in bowl. Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, a dash of cumin (optional) and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss and let sit for 5 minutes to allow juices to come out.

Allow toasted pita to cool slightly and break apart into bite size pieces on a large dinner plate.

Top with dollops of the hummus. Top with tomato/cucumber salad, including the juices (they wet the pita!). Let sit for about 1-2 minutes.

Top with several dollops of plain yogurt, and garnish with mint. Sprinkle with hot pepper flakes to taste.

Gently toss everything together until lightly coated. The salad doesn't have to be fully mixed.

Most people would say this serves 2 people. I happily eat the whole thing.

Submitted by: L. Stevens

 

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