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Easy Blend-and-Bake Red Lentil Buns

(mydeliciousmeals.com)Alena Tarasevich

I’ve been experimenting with different ways to make protein-rich gluten-free buns that actually taste good. These red lentil buns came out of that goal - a recipe made with real ingredients that blends together in minutes and bakes into multi-use buns you can use all week.

Red lentils are naturally rich in fiber and plant-based protein, which makes them filling and healthy. They're great for breakfast, work well for sandwiches, and pair perfectly with a cup of soup.

The dough comes together easily in one bowl, no yeast, no rising time, and no complicated steps - just soak lentils, add the rest of the ingredients, blend, shape, and bake. If you’ve been looking for a gluten-free bread recipe that’s wholesome, practical, and enjoyable to eat, this one is well worth trying.

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils (dry)
1/4 cup whole psyllium husks
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
1 tablespoon oil (my choice is avocado or olive oi)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt

Yield:

buns

Prep time:

40 minutes

Cook time:

30 minutes

Total time:

1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 4 buns | Prep time: 40 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

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Instructions

Step 1: Soften the lentils.

Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the dry red lentils in a heat-proof bowl and pour hot water over them, covering the lentils by about 1 inch. Cover the bowl with a plate and let stand for 30 minutes.
Dry red lentils in a bowl covered with hot water to soften.
Drain the soaked lentils using a strainer and rinse under running water.
Soaked lentils draining in a strainer.

Step 2: Blend the dough.

Transfer lentils to a large bowl. Add psyllium husks, yogurt, oil, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt to the lentils.
Lentils in a bowl with yogurt, oil, psyllium husks, and seasonings added.
Using an immersion blender, blend until a thick, smooth dough forms. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of water and blend again.
Immersion blender mixing lentil mixture into a thick, smooth dough.

Step 3: Shape the buns.

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. With wet hands, shape each portion into a bun. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Dough divided into portions and shaped into buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 30 minutes, until the buns are set and lightly golden brown.
Baked buns on a serving board, lightly golden brown.
Transfer to a cooling rack, let cool slightly before slicing or serving.
Sliced bun in front with whole buns on a serving board in the background.

Notes

Storage:

Room temperature: Store the cooled lentil bread rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

Freeze: Freeze cooled buns in a in a freezer-safe container, or bag for up to 3 months.

Variations:

Before baking, the buns can be lightly pressed into everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds for extra flavor and texture.

Equipment:

An immersion blender works best, but a food processor can also be used. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Recipe Video

Shop products and ingredients I recommend for this recipe:

Red Lentils

Whole Husk Psyllium

Greek Yogurt

Avocado Oil

Baking Powder

Garlic Powder

Italian Seasoning

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