Crispy Lentils for Salad, Snacks & More!
These roasted Crispy Lentils for Salad, Snacks & More are the perfect topping to easily boost the flavor, protein AND fiber of any dish! They take 20 minutes to make using canned lentils and are the perfect meal prep snack when you want something savory and healthy!
Servings 4
Calories 145kcal
Equipment
- large sheet pan
Ingredients
- 540 ml canned lentils drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika smoked paprika is also delicious!
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the drained and rinsed lentils to a large bowl, drizzle the olive oil over top, and add the garlic powder, paprika and salt. Stir well until the lentils are evenly coated in the seasoning mix.
- Spread the lentils evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are lightly golden brown and crispy, flipping half way through.
- Let cool on the baking sheet to crisp up more and enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheating leftovers: You can add these crispy lentils cold to any dish, but if you want to reheat them, I recommend baking them at 400 F for 5-10 minutes so that they crisp back up.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 3mg
