Crispy Lentil Chips

Ingredients

• 200 g Dried red lentils (Cover with water and soak for 4 hours or overnight; drain and rinse before blending.)
• 150 ml Water (For blending the lentils after soaking.)
• Salt (As needed, both in the batter and for the final seasoning.)
• Black pepper (As needed.)
• 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (Add to the batter.)
• Paprika (As needed for the final seasoning; the quantity is not specified in the source.)
• Extra-virgin olive oil (As needed to season the triangles with paprika and salt; the quantity is not specified in the source.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cover the dried red lentils with plenty of water and soak them for 4 hours; alternatively, you can leave them overnight.

2. 2

   Drain the soaked lentils and rinse them thoroughly under running water.

3. 3

   Place the lentils in a blender. Add 150 ml of water, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of oil, then blend until smooth and homogeneous.

4. 4

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the lentil mixture onto it. Spread it into a very thin, even layer to encourage a crispy texture.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes, until the surface is cooked and firm enough to cut.

6. 6

   Remove the lentil sheet from the oven and let it cool enough to handle without breaking.

7. 7

   Cut the sheet first into strips and then into triangles using a knife or pizza cutter.

8. 8

   In a bowl, mix the oil, paprika, and additional salt to make the final seasoning.

9. 9

   Add the triangles to the bowl and toss gently, making sure they are well coated with the seasoning without breaking them.

10. 10

    Arrange the triangles again on the parchment-lined baking sheet, preferably in a single layer without overlapping.

11. 11

    Return the baking sheet to the oven at 180°C for another 10-15 minutes, checking toward the end, until the triangles are completely dry, golden, and very crispy.

12. 12

    Let the chips cool briefly: they will become even crispier as they cool. Serve immediately.

Notes

The quantities of paprika and oil used for the final seasoning are not specified: add them gradually to taste. For an even texture, spread the batter as thinly as possible and do not overlap the triangles during the second bake.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• vegetarian
• vegan
• dairy-free
• no-fry
• oven-baked
• high-protein
• high-fiber