Cheddar Lentil Crispies

Cheddar Lentil Crispies

Part of our Hidden HealthyTM collection of recipes where we show you unique ways of incorporating lentils into your food, unsuspecting to the picky eater's eye!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup rice crisp cereal
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • ¾ cup split red lentils, puréed*
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • 2. In a bowl, cut margarine into flour until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
  • 3. Stir in cereal, cheese and lentil purée.
  • 4. Add egg, mix well.
  • 5. Mold 1 tbsp amounts into finger shapes. Place on an ungreased backing sheets two inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
  • 6. Remove from oven and serve.
  • *Lentil Purée - Place cooked or rinsed & drained canned lentils into a food processor. For every 1 cup lentils, add ¼ cup water. Blend to make a smooth purée with a consistency like canned pumpkin. If needed, add additional water 1 tbsp at a time.

 

Nutritional information

  • Per Serving (2 sticks)
  • Calories 86
  • Protein 2.1
  • Carbohydrates 6g
  • Fibre 0.75g
  • Sugars 0g
  • Fat 4.2g
  • Cholesterol 9mg
  • Potassium 30mg
  • Sodium 80mg
  • Vitamin A 4%
  • Vitamin C 0%
  • Calcium 1%
  • Folate 3%
  • Iron 7%
  • Zinc 2%
Servings: 
12 - 16

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