Monday, March 04, 2013

Red Lentil Pancakes


These pancakes would be great for any meal or snack, but we happened to make them for breakfast.  They are inspired by this recipe.  You start by soaking lentils overnight, and blending them with chia seeds (in place of eggs), water, and spices.






I added about a quarter of an onion, a thai chili from our garden, and some Eat Well Salts.


Stopping for a little snack before breakfast is ready.  It's normal to eat chocolate before breakfast, right?


Some of the spices we added to the blender.


And try not to spill tumeric on anything as it stains everything it touches.


Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.


Cook like pancakes.


Top with honey, or ketchup, or avocado, or hot sauce, etc.


Ingredients:

1 cup red lentils, soaked overnight and drained

2 tbsp whole chia seeds (I did not grind them first as the original recipe called for)

1 Thai chili pepper, or any other pepper/spice to give desired level of heat

spices to taste: garlic powder, tumeric, curry powder, garam masala, ginger, etc

Blend all ingredients with 1 1/4 c water.  Pour onto greased pan over medium heat.  Cook until bubbles form and pop.  Flip pancake over and cook for a few more minutes until golden brown.  Serve with whatever toppings you desire!

Variation:
Try adding a little more water and making a crepe instead.



2 comments:

MacNYellow said...

Yum! This sounds delicious!!

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