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Vegetarian Piadina

The vegetarian piadina (in its Italian name) is one form of flatbread, originally from Italy. Both homemade and store-bought, filled with a range of vegetables and meat, it can make a delicious warm meal, suitable for lunches, dinners, parties with friends and families.

This vegetarian piadina, being rich in proteins and good fats, is not only nourishing but full of essential nutrients. Avocado is an excellent source of good fats and fibers. Also, there is a multitude of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, E, C, folate, and potassium. It contains even more than bananas!

In this piadina there are many good fats due to the avocado. These fats called oleic acid, are considered to be heart healthy. This reduces inflammatory markers and increases good cholesterol levels. Also, the fats and fibers, increase satiety, preventing over-eating situations and help in weight loss.

Including chickpeas and halloumi in this vegetarian piadina provides a considerable amount of vegetable proteins, with all the essential amino acids that the body needs. The vegetarian piadina served along with a creamy, delicious dip, will ensure you come back for more.

Vegetarian Piadina

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

1 piece Italian flatbread
1 tbs olive oil
40 g hummus
45 g tofu
50 g halloumi
50 g avocado
30 g lettuce
100 g greek yogurt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp pepper + salt
½ tsp chili flakes

Instructions

PREPARATION time: 15 min

Slice the avocado, halloumi, and tofu, wash the lettuce and tear it into smaller pieces.
Put the olive oil in a frying pan and let it warm.
Place the halloumi and tofu slices into the frying pan and fry them at medium to high heat for about 4 min on both sides. Put them aside.
Place the Italian flatbread in the hot frying pan and warm it for about 3 min on each side then place it on a plate.
Spread the hummus on the entire flatbread. On half on the flatbread, place the tofu slices, add the halloumi
Add the avocado and lettuce and fold the flatbread in half
Place the piadina in the hot frying pan and cook it another 2 minutes on each side, to warm it a little more, then turn off the stove and set it aside.
In a small bowl, mix the greek yogurt with the spices and herbs and stir until they are blended.
Slice the warm piadina into 3-4 triangles and serve it with the creamy, herb flavored yogurt dip.
Enjoy!