Breads

Green and Black Lentil Bread

Name: Green and Black Lentil Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: 2 cups green lentils, soaked for at least 2 hours; 2 cups black lentils, soaked for at least 2 hours; 2.5-3 cups water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder; 1/2 cup brewer's yeast (optional); 3 tablespoons psyllium (no substitute for psyllium!); Seeds for sprinkling on top (optional)

A gluten-free bread made from green and black lentils, very high in protein, egg-free, dairy-free, and fully vegan.

Published on May 5, 2025

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Total time165 min

Servings1 loaf

Ingredients

2 cups green lentils, soaked for at least 2 hours
2 cups black lentils, soaked for at least 2 hours
2.5-3 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 cup brewer's yeast (optional)
3 tablespoons psyllium (no substitute for psyllium!)
Seeds for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2In a strong blender, add all the ingredients and blend until you get a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
3Shape it however you like: a braided challah, finger rolls, or burger buns.
4Sprinkle your favorite seeds on top (optional).
5Lower the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes.

And this time? This time you get a bread made from green and black lentils, very high in protein and completely vegan. If you sprout the lentils first, the nutritional values go up a lot. Love your body and treat it to good things. Enjoy, bon appetit.