Protein-packed Healthy Snack: Fried Lentils
Join me in my Spanish kitchen while we make fried lentils. A super crunchy snack packed with protein that’s great to serve with drinks or just to have on hand anytime and like a healthy version of M&M candies kids go crazy for these little bits.
Ingredients
Instructions
Place the lentils in a large bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight.
Drain off the water from the lentils and spread them out on a cookie sheet to dry for about 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a pan to a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Gently add half a cup of lentils to the hot oil, covering the pan to avoid splatters.
After about a minute, when most of the steam has disappeared, remove the cover and stir the lentils gently to spread them around in the oil.
Fry the lentils for a total of three minutes, until they float to the top and the oil temperature reaches 375 degrees again.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the crispy lentils from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and cool.
Once the lentils are cool enough to handle and most of the oil is drained off, transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add one teaspoon of finely ground sea salt and one teaspoon of spicy paprika to the lentils.
Mix well to evenly coat the lentils with the seasoning.
And if you want to learn more details about how easy it is to make this dish, just click on the video below and watch it now!
