Crispy High Protein Lentil Chips
These Crispy High Protein Lentil Chips are an irresistible plant-based snack, perfect for those who crave a healthy and satisfying treat. Made with blended red lentils and flavored with rosemary and lemon, these chips provide a great source of plant-based protein. Ideal as a snack, appetizer, or a crunchy companion to your favorite dip, they are sure to become a staple in your healthy eating routine.
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Ingredients
🥕 1 cup red lentils
💧 1 cup water for blending
🧂 3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt
🍋 Juice from 1 lemon
🌿 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1- Soak Lentils:
- In a glass bowl, soak 1 cup of red lentils in water for at least 3 hours.
- Ensure they are completely submerged.
2- Prepare Lentils:
- After soaking, strain the lentils using a metal mesh strainer.
- Remove excess water.
3- Blend Ingredients:
- In a Vitamix blender, combine the strained lentils with 1 cup of fresh water, salt, lemon juice, rosemary, and olive oil.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
4- Spread Batter:
- Line a dark metal baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the lentil batter onto the paper and spread it thinly and evenly to the edges with a metal spoon.
5- First Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the lentil sheet for 30 minutes.
6- Slice Chips:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Use a pizza cutter with a black handle to slice the baked sheet into the desired shape, such as squares or triangles.
7- Second Bake:
- Place the sliced chips in a single layer on a metal wire rack.
- Return them to the oven and bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
8- Serve:
- Let the chips cool slightly.
- Serve alone or with your choice of dip.
Prep Time: 3-4 hours (including soaking time)
Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: Makes an entire sheet of chips; serving size may vary.
Calories: 880 whole recipe
Protein: 50g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 108g
Fiber: 46g
Nutrition Facts (per entire batch): Approximately 50g of plant-based protein
Equipment:
- Glass bowl
- Metal mesh strainer
- Vitamix Blender
- Metal measuring cup
- Dark metal baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Metal spoon
- Pizza cutter with black handle
- Metal wire rack
- Oven
Cooking Tips
- Ensure lentils are thoroughly soaked and soft for a smoother batter.
- Spread the batter as thinly as possible for extra crispiness.
- Consider experimenting with additional seasonings like garlic powder or smoked paprika for varying flavors.
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