Basic recipe: red lentil flour

With this basic recipe for red lentil flour you can prepare your own homemade flour and use it in the recipes that you like the most.

Thanks to the power of the Thermomix, grinding seeds, cereals or legumes is simple, comfortable and very practical. It can also get you out of more than one hurry because in a few minutes you will have homemade flour ready.

This red lentil flour is gluten-free so it will help you to prepare your recipes suitable for celiacs and gluten intolerant and give a more nutritious touch to your dishes. Of course, make sure that the brand you use is free of cross contamination and that it does not have traces.

This flour can be a good resource or alternative for when the smallest of the house do not want to eat lentils. In this way you can include it in their diet and enjoy all its nutrients without them noticing.

How to use red lentil flour?

You can use it in countless recipes especially in those that are salty. It is used to make bechamel, salty crumbles and even dough.

I personally like to use them in those recipes that I need enrich them by providing extra nutrients.

Red lentil flour is also very useful in those that I need a small amount because I know that it will be just as rich and it will not change the flavor, texture or color.

Once done you can keep for weeks in the pantry. Make sure it is in an airtight container to better preserve its flavor and characteristics.

In what recipes can you use red lentil flour?

So you can see what easy what is to use the red lentil flour made at home, we propose 5 that will be just as rich but with a plus of nutrients.

Cauliflower, bacon and cheese pancakes: in this recipe you can replace the rice flour for this homemade flour and they will continue to be suitable for celiacs and gluten intolerant.

Quick coca with four cheeses: This coke it has a lot of flavor thanks to the mixture of cheeses, so you won't notice that you are using the lentil flour.

Ricotta and spinach tortellini with turkey and broccoli bechamel: When you use the red lentil flour to make the bechamel From this recipe you will have a little color, not so white, but the flavor will be just as rich.

Fennel with cheese bechamel: To make this recipe you only need 15 g of your homemade flour so you can use it without any problem.

Cauliflower with tomato crumble: If you want to give a more nutritious touch to this recipe do not hesitate to use the red lentil flour to enrich it.

Adapt this recipe to your Thermomix model