Crispy Roasted Lentils

bowl of roasted lentils with a spoon spooning out one portion.

Author: Katie

These oven roasted lentils make the most delicious healthy snack but taste equally delicious as a topping on salads, soups or stews! All you'll need is 4 simple ingredients.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: gluten-free, vegan

Servings: 3

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz) lentils *see notes
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of salt

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) (fan).
Then spread them out on a baking sheet lined with a parchment paper
Pat dry all any excess water using a clean kitchen towel or a paper towel.
Drizzle over the olive oil, salt and garlic powder and mix well using a spoon or your hands.
Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until crispy. Give the mix a good stir every now and then.
Once the lentils are crunchy, remove them from the oven and let cool before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Notes

Type of lentils: You can use a great variety of lentils such as French lentils (= Puy lentils), black Beluga lentils), standard green lentils or brown lentils. Do not use red lentils though as they turn mushy very easily and are not suitable for roasting.
Seasoning: Feel free to add any spices you like such as onion powder, cumin powder, chili flakes or black pepper.
Oil-Free: Skip the oil for a completely oil-free snack.
Serving Suggestions: snack, hummus topping, salad or soup topping, pasta topping, alongside some roasted veggies

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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