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Healthy Lentil Bread

Julia
Healthy Lentil Bread is an easy, flourless, protein-packed recipe perfect for snacks, lunches, or light dinners. Simple ingredients, gluten-free, and family-friendly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 slices
Calories 112 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cups dry red lentils
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, or thick sour cream
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Soak the lentils: Rinse and soak the red lentils in water for at least 2 hours. If you're short on time, soak them in hot water to speed it up.
    1 cups dry red lentils
  • Blend: Drain the lentils (no need to rinse again) and puree them in a food processor or with an immersion blender until smooth (Yes, the raw lentils_.
  • Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the lentil puree with eggs, yogurt, olive oil, baking powder, black pepper, salt, dill, and grated cheddar cheese. Stir well.
    2 tablespoon fresh dill, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 medium eggs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon baking powder, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Prepare the pan: Line an 8x4-inch (22x10 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides to easily lift the bread later.
  • Pour and top: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
    1 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • Bake: Bake at 400°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Start checking at 40 minutes as ovens can be different.
  • Cool and serve: Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or cold.
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NUTRITION

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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