Flourless Red Lentil Seed Crackers

Name: Flourless Red Lentil Seed Crackers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 28 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red lentils; 4 tbsp sunflower seeds; 4 tbsp hemp hearts; 3 tbsp chia seeds; 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt

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⏱️ Prep: 20m

🔥 Cook: 28m

🎬 Video: 4m 52s

👥 Servings: 8

High Protein Flourless Red Lentil Seed Crackers are crispy, crunchy, and made with wholesome ingredients! These homemade crackers are crafted from red lentils and nutrient-dense seeds, free from flour, eggs, and preservatives. They offer a simple, plant-based snack packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. This recipe yields approximately 80-85 crackers, with nutrition provided per 10 crackers. Perfect for high protein snack ideas, flourless recipes, gluten-free snacks, and plant-based protein recipes, these satisfying crackers pair wonderfully with hummus, yogurt dips, soups, salads, or as a standalone crunchy treat.

Instructions

Soak red lentils for 4–6 hours or overnight.
Rinse and blend lentils with spices, olive oil, tomato paste, and a little water until smooth.
Add sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Mix everything well and rest for 10–15 minutes so chia absorbs moisture and creates a dough-like texture.
Divide dough into two portions.
Roll each portion thin between parchment sheets.
Fold parchment edges as a guide for even rolling.
Cut into crackers before baking.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until crispy.

💡 Chef’s Notes

Homemade crackers can soften depending on humidity. If they soften, air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 1–2 minutes to restore crispness. Always allow crackers to cool completely before storing to prevent moisture loss. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen crackers at room temperature and air fry if needed to refresh crispness.