Crunchy Roasted Lentils
These roasted lentils are delightfully crunchy and packed with flavors! High in protein and fiber, they make the perfect savory snack. You only need 5 ingredients, and the instructions for both the air fryer and oven are included.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can green lentils or cooked from dry (around 1 ½ cups cooked)*
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150C/300F. Place cooked lentils on a paper towel or dish towel and gently pat dry.
- In a large bowl, place all ingredients and toss until seasonings are well distributed.
- Spread lentils evenly on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until browned, stirring it every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. Keep a close eye on the last minute of cooking to prevent lentils from burning.
- Let them cool down before serving!
Notes
*Lentils - Go with green (French) lentils, black lentils, or brown lentils. Red and orange are NOT recommended, as they turn mushy easily. Either canned lentils or homemade lentils will work.
Helpful tips
- Careful not to overcook lentils – If cooking lentils from scratch, they should be al dente. Overly mushy lentils don’t crisp up as well.
- Avoid overcrowding baking tray – Arrange in a single layer to ensure that they cook properly.
- Careful not to burn – Lentils are small and burn easily when overbaked. Keep a close eye after 20 minutes. They are done when crispy on the edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 3mg
