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Orange Cumin Lentils Stuffed Pita with Corn

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience! This Orange Cumin Lentils Stuffed Pita is a warm hug for your taste buds, filled with nutritious lentils, sweet corn, and crisp green beans, all kissed with an aromatic orange cumin sauce. Serve it up cut in half, paired with a refreshing simple side salad and a dollop of creamy yogurt for a balance of flavors and textures. Get ready to enjoy making this dish and don’t hesitate to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: General Healthy Food
Cuisine: Healthy Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g lentils (green or brown, rinsed)
  • 100 g sweet corn (frozen or canned)
  • 150 g green beans (trimmed and chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Zest and juice of orange
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped, for garnish) optional
  • Plain yogurt (for serving) optional
  • Mixed salad leaves (for side salad) optional

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Flatbread pan (e.g., tawa or cast iron skillet)
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Grater for orange zest

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook for 20–25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
  3. Stir in the green beans and sweet corn, cooking for another 5 minutes until the beans are tender.
  4. Add the cooked lentils, ground cumin, orange zest, and orange juice into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Cut the whole wheat pitas in half and gently open them. Fill each pita half with the lentil mixture.
  6. Plate the stuffed pitas alongside a simple side salad, and add a spoonful of yogurt on the side for extra creaminess.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match the vegetables in the filling! Carrots or bell peppers can work beautifully if you want to add a bit more color and crunch.
If you can't find whole wheat pitas, any pita will do, or you can use wraps.
The dish can be made a day ahead; just reheat the filling before stuffing the pitas.
Enjoy!

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