Lentil Bread
This Lentil Bread is simple, high-protein, and made with just three ingredients - it's fluffy, nutritious, and delicious!
Equipment
- 2lb Loaf pan (20cm x 10cm)
Ingredients
- 350 g Split Red Lentils, uncooked (1 ¾ cup)
- 250 g Cottage Cheese (1 cup) - or 250g Firm Tofu
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 250 ml Water (1 cup)
Instructions
- Soak the lentils in water for at least 6 hours or overnight until soft.
- Drain and rinse the soaked lentils thoroughly.
- Add the soaked lentils, cottage cheese, water, and baking powder to a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Optionally, add in any herbs or seasonings of your choice.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 2lb loaf pan (approximately 20cm x 10cm) or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the bread has risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
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Notes
TIPS & NOTES:
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your brownies will come out perfectly.
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post for a more in-depth explanation of how to make these Brownie with Strawberries and more tips and storage instructions.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.
- Soak the lentils overnight for a smoother texture.
- Blend thoroughly to ensure the batter is lump-free and smooth.
- Customize the flavor by adding herbs, spices, or seeds to the batter.
- Let it cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Double the recipe and freeze slices for easy meal prep!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Bread
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
126
% Daily Value*
Fat
1.5
g
2
%
Carbohydrates
20.8
g
7
%
Protein
9.8
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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