Crispy Roasted Lentils (Printable)
Golden crunchy lentils seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic. Ideal protein-rich topping or standalone snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Lentils
01 - 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, well-drained and patted dry
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Ensure the cooked lentils are as dry as possible by patting them with a clean towel.
03 - In a bowl, toss the lentils with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the lentils in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the lentils are golden and crisp.
06 - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving to maximize crispiness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that satisfying chip crunch without the greasy fingers or food coma aftermath
- One batch lasts days in the pantry and suddenly your salad toppings game becomes legendary
02 -
- Steam is the enemy of crunch so make sure those lentils are properly dried before they hit the oven
- The cooling time is non negotiable because they continue crisping up as they cool down
03 -
- Roasting at high heat is what creates that satisfying crunch so dont be tempted to lower the temperature
- Double the batch immediately because the first one will disappear faster than you expect