Baked Lentil Nuggets
Baked lentil nuggets are an easy recipe made with a can of lentils. Dip them in tzatziki, Greek yogurt or tahini for an easy and healthy kid friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone non-stick sheet.
- In a food processor, lightly pulse the lentils until they are coarsely chopped but not pureed. Alternatively, you can use a fork or potato masher to break them down a bit.
- Add the pulsed lentils and remaining ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined.
- Using a cooking scoop, scoop about 1 tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment lined baking tray.
- Baked in a preheated over for 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly browned on the bottom.
- Allow to cool a few minutes and enjoy with ketchup, tzatziki or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Calories provided are an estimate only