5-Minute Lentil Bread for Lowering Blood Sugar
Recipe summary
A healthy, flourless, sugar-free lentil bread ideal for people with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, served with a complementary avocado sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) dried lentils
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- A dash of Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp dried garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk
- ½ cup (50g) mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (30g) sesame seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- Vegetable oil for greasing the pan
- Sauce ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
- 1
Soak the dried lentils in water for several hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Rinse and drain the swollen lentils.
- 3
Place lentils, eggs, water, Himalayan salt, dried garlic, olive oil, and psyllium husk in a blender and puree with an immersion blender.
- 4
Add mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, baking powder, and chopped dill to the mixture and mix well.
- 5
Grease a baking pan with vegetable oil.
- 6
Pour the batter into the pan and make a slit on top.
- 7
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the batter.
- 8
Bake for 45–50 minutes at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown.
- 9
For the sauce, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, chopped basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 10
Serve the lentil bread with the avocado sauce.
Source details
ChefScribe structured this recipe from the original YouTube source. The original recipe credit remains with the creator.
Original video
Source video from Kochen Familie Cool. The recipe card keeps the ingredients and steps handy while you cook.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds3vuIxWIik
Tips and storage
Tips: Be sure to consult your doctor before consuming, especially if you have health conditions.
