Description
These homemade lentil crackers are a healthy and delicious snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- 1/2 cup fresh water
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- Onion powder, paprika, and turmeric (to taste)
- 1–2 Tbsp oil
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils well under running water, soak them in a bowl with plenty of water for at least 2 hours, then drain, rinse again, and pat dry.
- Blend the soaked lentils, fresh water, garlic, and seasonings in a blender until completely smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C and line a large baking sheet with oiled parchment paper.
- Pour the blended mixture onto the lined baking tray and spread it evenly with a spatula or spoon for 2–3 mm thickness.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven.
- Cut the crackers into squares, rectangles, or triangles, gently loosening from the parchment paper.
- Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of avocado or olive oil, toss gently to coat, and spread the crackers out over the tray again.
- Optionally sprinkle with more paprika and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until the lentil crackers are golden brown.
- Let the homemade lentil crackers cool completely to harden, then enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be modified with different spices to suit your taste.
- Store any leftover crackers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg