Healthy Red Lentil Pizza: A Fresh Twist for Your Ramadan Ftour

If you’ve run out of ftour ideas and want something new and healthy, this recipe is just for you!

Casablanca – As the days of Ramadan pass, it’s easy to feel like we’ve exhausted all our ftour ideas, preparing the same dishes over and over. The routine can start to feel repetitive, and we often crave something new to refresh our meals.

This red lentil pizza is the perfect solution. A different, creative, and especially healthy recipe to break the monotony while keeping your ftour nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup red lentils (washed and drained)

1 cup water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Dried oregano

Mixed Italian herbs

Toppings

Tomato sauce

Vegetables: bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, cherry tomatoes

Cheese

Grilled chicken, chopped or sliced

Instructions

Cook the lentils: In a small pot, combine red lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes until soft. Drain any excess water.

Blend: Transfer cooked lentils to a blender. Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and herbs. Blend until smooth.

Form the crust: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the lentil mixture into a thin, even round or rectangle.

Pre-bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until firm and slightly golden.

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the pre-baked lentil crust.

Add your veggies, protein, and cheese.

Bake again at 180°C for 10–15 minutes until the toppings are cooked and the cheese is melted.

Et voilà.. Bsaha w raha!