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Chili Crisp & Garlic Lentil Protein Topper

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: Makes 2 quarts

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
  • 7 cups (1.75 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) minced garlic
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) chili crisp
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium to high heat. Add lentils in a single layer.
  2. Let the lentils sit to lightly crisp, approximately 3–4 minutes. Toss.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove lentils from pan and into a large mixing bowl. Toss with chili crisp, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.

Add this protein topper to salads, bowls, rice or other grains, and more to add a flavor-packed protein punch.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (180 g)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 250
  • Total Fat 8 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 32 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 0 g
  • Protein 13 g
  • Sodium 180 mg
  • Potassium 300 mg
  • Folate 110 mcg

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