Description
These gluten-free flatbreads are made with red lentils and fresh herbs, offering a nutritious and flavorful option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups dry red lentils
- 3 cups water (for soaking), plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup for blending
- 3 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (like parsley, cilantro, and chives), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon optional cumin powder or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the lentils: Place the lentils in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse them until clear. Transfer to a bowl, cover with 3 cups of water, and soak for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and blend the batter: After soaking, drain the lentils completely. In a high-speed blender, combine lentils, 1/4 cup fresh water, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper (and optional spices). Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the binder and herbs: Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl, add psyllium husk powder and chopped herbs, and mix until well combined.
- Let the dough rest: Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the psyllium husk to thicken the batter.
- Shape the flatbreads: On parchment paper, lightly oil your hands, scoop 1/4 cup of dough, and press it out to a thin round flatbread (6-7 inches in diameter) between two sheets of parchment.
- Cook to golden perfection: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brush lightly with olive oil, and cook one flatbread for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes
These flatbreads are great for serving with soups, salads, or as a base for various toppings. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg