Today I woke up and was so torn on what to eat for breakfast. I wanted something sweet but I wanted something filling. I thought about having a quinoa breakfast bowl but it was not making me dance inside. Eggs and jam toast crossed my mind but quickly left through the backdoor. I knew I needed something with protein as I needed a meal that would keep me full for at least 3 hours. What to eat, what to eat, the struggle was real. I do not know how people fast lol, I love food way too much.
i finally settled on this red lentil crispy waffle and I was not disappointed. It takes a few minutes to make, but well worth it. I was full and satisfied and I also knew I nourished my body with good wholesome ingredients. Here is another Red Lentil Waffle recipe I like, it is fewer ingredients but just as good.
Red lentils are a nutritious food option, packed with various health benefits. Here are the key nutrition facts per 100 grams (uncooked):
- Calories: Approximately 358
- Protein: About 25.8 grams
- Carbohydrates: Around 60 grams
- Dietary Fiber: About 10.7 grams
- Fat: Approximately 0.8 grams
- Vitamins: Rich in B vitamins, including folate (B9), thiamine (B1), and pantothenic acid (B5).
- Minerals: Good source of iron (6.6 mg), magnesium (47 mg), phosphorus (281 mg), potassium (954 mg), and zinc (1.3 mg).
- Antioxidants: Contains various antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation.
Red lentils are also low in fat and cholesterol-free, making them a great plant-based protein source. They are versatile and can be used in soups, stews, salads, and as a meat substitute in various dishes. You do not need to be a plant-based eater to enjoy red lentils. Remember, variety is key to eating a balanced diet. Eat that rainbow and nourish your body with different proteins
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Red Lentil Crispy Waffle
Equipment
- 1 waffle maker
- 1 blender or high speed mixer NOT a food processor
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red lentils I soak them in hot water for one hour
- 1 cup buckwheat or oat flour
- 3/4 cup white rice four you can use regular gluten-free flour blend as well, reduce to 1/2 tbsp baking soda if your blend has some in it already
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 1/2 cup milk of choice- dairy or plant-based
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp real vanilla
- 1 pinch salt-optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon *only if going sweet
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker. You need the waffle maker to be turned on high. Even if your waffle maker is nonstick give it a spray of oil. These lentils can be sticky
- Make sure you soak the lentils overnight in cold water or 1 hour using hot water
- Once lentils are soaked, strain them and rinse for a minute
- Add lentils to your blender
- Next add in your other wet ingredients: milk, vanilla and apple cider vinegar
- Blend till you get a smooth consistency
- Next add in the rest of the ingredients and blend for one minute, the batter should be smooth
- Spoon your batter into your waffle maker, do not over fill it
- Each waffle maker is different so keep an eye on it. I usually cook mine for 3-4 minutes. Someone gave me a tip once to then turn the waffle maker off and let it sit another 2 minutes. You do you
- Once done, carefully take the waffle out and top with your favorite toppings. Mine is fruit. However today for lunch I am going to top it with hummus and sauteed mushrooms. Yum
