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A black bowl filled with crispy, golden-brown rectangular lentil crackers, dusted with paprika
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Lentil Crackers

These high-protein, high-fiber lentil crackers are simple to make, ultra crunchy, easily customizable, and a versatile snack. + They’re grain-free, gluten-free, & vegan!
Course Snack
Cuisine worldwide
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200 g) dried red lentils
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh water
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Onion powder, paprika, and turmeric to taste
  • 1-2 Tbsp oil

Instructions

  • You can watch the video for visual 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 (my paper measures 30x40 cm).
  • Pour the blended mixture onto the lined baking tray and spread it evenly with a spatula or spoon.
    Aim for 2–3 mm thickness. Thinner crackers bake crispier, but avoid spreading too thin, or they may burn.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven.
  • Cut the crackers into squares, rectangles, or triangles (I recommend using scissors), 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 and crispy.
    The edges may cook faster than the middle. If so, remove them first to avoid burning.
  • Let the homemade lentil crackers cool completely to harden, then enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Lentil Crackers
Serving Size
 
1 (about ½ cup)
Amount per Serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Sodium
 
586
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
431
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
14
g
56
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
18
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.