🍞 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
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Prep time: 10 minutes (+ 2 hours soaking)
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Cook time: 40–45 minutes
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Total time: ~3 hours (mostly inactive)
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Servings: 8 slices
🧾 Ingredients
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1 ½ cups red lentils (soaked in water for 2 hours, then drained)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or spinach (chopped, optional)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare Lentils
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Rinse red lentils and soak them in water for about 2 hours. Drain well.
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Blend the Batter
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In a blender or food processor, add soaked lentils, eggs, yogurt, olive oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Add Herbs
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Stir in chopped parsley or spinach (optional, for extra flavor and color).
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Bake
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve
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Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Enjoy plain, toasted, or with spreads!
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🌟 Tips
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You can swap yogurt with plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
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Add spices like cumin, garlic powder, or paprika for a savory kick.
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Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze slices for later.