🍞 Tasty Lentil Bread (Gluten-Free)

This bread is hearty, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. No flour needed — red lentils are the star here!

🕒 Time

• Prep time: 10 minutes (+ 2 hours soaking)

• Cook time: 40–45 minutes

• Total time: ~3 hours (mostly inactive)

• Servings: 8 slices

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups red lentils (soaked in water for 2 hours, then drained)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or spinach (chopped, optional)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for topping, optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Lentils

   • Rinse red lentils and soak them in water for about 2 hours. Drain well.

2. Blend the Batter

   • In a blender or food processor, add soaked lentils, eggs, yogurt, olive oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Add Herbs

   • Stir in chopped parsley or spinach (optional, for extra flavor and color).

4. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

   • Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.

   • Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Cool & Serve

   • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Enjoy plain, toasted, or with spreads!

🌟 Tips

• You can swap yogurt with plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.

• Add spices like cumin, garlic powder, or paprika for a savory kick.

• Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze slices for later.