Easy Red Lentil Pancakes (Flatbread)

I would never have guessed that you can make pancakes using just one ingredient, but here it is. A handful of lentils is all you need to make 6-7 perfect pancakes that you can enjoy with your favorite toppings.

They come out soft and springy and keep their freshness without drying out. Plus, they’re gluten-free, vegan, high in protein, and have no added sugar, salt or fat. Let me show you how easy it is to prepare them.

Tip: Add your favorite spices for extra flavor: pepper, salt, or curry are great choices.

Easy Red Lentil Pancakes (Flatbread) Recipe

Elena-Greta Apostol

A delicious single-ingredient pancake recipe that's vegan and protein-rich, perfect for a satisfying breakfast.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Waiting Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Servings 3 servings

Ingredients

 

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• 250 g red lentils
• 550 ml still water

Optional:

• Cooking oil (if you're not using a non-stick pan)
• Your favorite spices

Instructions

 

• Soak the lentils in still water and let them sit for at least 2 hours or until they absorb all the liquid.
  
• Then add them to a blender and blend until you get a liquid, soft (like in the picture), pancake batter-like consistency.
• In a non-stick pan pour 2-3 tablespoons of the batter and spread it gently with a spatula (the batter is thick and will not spread by turning the pan as you would for pancakes).
• Cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until firm enough to handle easily.
• Repeat until you use up all the batter.
• Enjoy with fresh vegetables, in wraps, with salads or soups.
• You can also add spices to the batter or use a splash of oil when frying if you don't have a non-stick pan.

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Elena-Greta Apostol

I simply love cooking and talking about food and recipes so much so that I dropped my successful corporate advertising career five years ago to become a full-time food blogger. And I couldn't be happier. What excites me? Sharing flavors that transport me back to my childhood, using the tricks I learned from my mom for preparing treats, and experimenting with new ingredients while exploring the forgotten corners of local (and beyond) gastronomy.