Name: High Protein Lentil Trail Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry split red lentils (masoor dal); 5 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt (for cooking the lentils); 10 curry leaves, chopped; 1 hot green chili, finely chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing spices); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala blend or dry mango powder (amchur); 1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts; 2 tablespoons large flake dry coconut; 2 tablespoons raisins or chopped dates; 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); Pepper flakes or cayenne for heat, optional; 1 tablespoon gochujang; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 teaspoons oil (for coating lentils); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped (optional); 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger or dates; 1/2 teaspoon salt (for flavor); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or more to taste; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon kala namak or 1/2 teaspoon Tajin; 3 teaspoons oil, divided

Description

A delightful and crunchy trail mix packed with protein from lentils, combined with nuts, seeds, and warm spices for a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups dry split red lentils (masoor dal)
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (for cooking the lentils)
10 curry leaves, chopped
1 hot green chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing spices)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala blend or dry mango powder (amchur)
1/4 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
2 tablespoons large flake dry coconut
2 tablespoons raisins or chopped dates
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Pepper flakes or cayenne for heat, optional
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons oil (for coating lentils)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger or dates
1/2 teaspoon salt (for flavor)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne or more to taste
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon kala namak or 1/2 teaspoon Tajin
3 teaspoons oil, divided

Instructions

Cook the Lentils: Rinse the lentils under cold water until clear, combine with water and salt, bring to boil, simmer for 6-7 minutes, drain, and cool for 15 minutes.
Indian-Spiced Lentil Mix: Sauté curry leaves and chili in oil, add turmeric and chaat masala, mix with lentils, nuts, coconut, raisins, and sugar; spread on baking sheet and roast at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Peanut Gochujang Mix: Whisk gochujang, maple syrup, oil, garlic powder, and salt; fold in lentils, spread on sheet, bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, fold in candied ginger or dates.
Nacho Cheese Mix: Toss lentils with spices and oil, spread, bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, finish with lemon zest.
Cool and Store: Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Notes

Try different spices and nuts according to your taste preferences. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: trail mix, high protein, lentils, healthy snack, homemade trail mix