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Healthy Red Lentil Muffins
These nutritious red lentil muffins are easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Dry Red Lentils
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- ½ cup water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 2 Tbsp whole flax seeds
- 1 medium carrot (about 100g)
- ½ cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse and soak lentils for 2 hours.
- Drain and blend lentils with water and garlic until smooth.
- Mix in spices, nutritional yeast, grated carrot, and chopped chives.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, and vinegar; stir well.
- Divide batter into muffin tin and bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Use fresh chives for best flavor.