Healthy Flourless Lentil Bread Recipe
This Healthy Flourless Lentil Bread is a nutritious, gluten-free loaf made with soaked red lentils, fresh dill, Greek yogurt, eggs, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for those seeking a high-protein, fiber-rich bread alternative without any flour. Its soft texture and savory flavor make it great for breakfast or a snack, and it’s easy to prepare using common kitchen appliances.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2 hours soaking time)
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy, Gluten-Free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or thick sour cream
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soak the lentils: Rinse the red lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for at least 2 hours. For faster soaking, use hot water. This softens the lentils making them easier to blend and enhances the texture of the bread.
- Blend the lentils: Drain the soaked lentils without rinsing again. Puree them in a food processor or with an immersion blender until completely smooth. This creates the base batter for the bread.
- Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lentil puree with the eggs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, baking powder, black pepper, salt, fresh dill, and grated cheddar cheese. Stir everything together thoroughly to create a uniform batter.
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×4-inch (22×10 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides so the bread can be lifted out easily after baking.
- Pour and top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the tablespoon of sesame seeds evenly over the batter for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
- Bake the bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Begin checking at 40 minutes as oven temperatures may vary.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Lift it out using the parchment paper and slice. Enjoy the bread warm or cold as desired.
Notes
- Red lentils work best due to their soft texture; substituting with green or brown lentils may affect results.
- If you have an egg allergy, a flaxseed or chia “egg” substitute may work but has not been tested in this recipe.
- Herbs can be varied; dill can be replaced with other fresh herbs or omitted.
- For cheese intolerance, plant-based cheese alternatives can be tried but may change the texture.
- Nutritional values are estimated per slice assuming 12 slices per loaf.
- Oven temperatures vary; start checking the bread at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- The bread is gluten-free and high in fiber and protein, making it suitable for many special diets.
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