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Cheesy Red Lentil Cake (Naturally Gluten-Free!)

Name: Cheesy Red Lentil Cake (Naturally Gluten-Free!)
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 350g (2 cups) decorticated red lentils,; 3 eggs,; 200 g yogurt (1 cup),; 50ml olive oil,; 1 tsp baking powder,; 1/2 tsp baking soda,; 50g feta cheese, chopped,; 50g mozzarella cheese, chopped,; 2 tbsp dill, chopped,; 1/2 tsp cumin,; 1 tsp oregano,; 1/3 tsp red hot pepper,; 1/2 tsp salt,; Sesame seeds,

Total time: 55 min

Difficulty: Low

Serves: 6-8

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By Jennifer Philipp

Full of fiber and grain-free, this red lentil cake recipe results in a savory cake that is full of cheese and seasonings. This cake is light and fluffy, and full of the briny taste of feta cheese and mozzarella cheese, along with herbs like oregano and dill. While this lentil cake may seem unusual, it makes a great snack or side dish alongside meals like soup or stew.

To make this red lentil cake recipe, you begin by soaking red lentils for a couple of hours before blending them with eggs, yogurt, and oil, and stirring the mixture with the cheese, baking powder, baking soda, oregano, cumin, red pepper, and salt. Then, the batter gets placed in a cake pan and garnished with sesame seeds before being baked in the oven.

What is Red Lentil Cake?

Red lentil cake is a savory cake that is made of red lentils, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, yogurt, and various seasonings. This cake is completely gluten-free as it doesn’t use any wheat flour. Instead, soaked red lentils gets blended up into the cake, which helps bind everything together.

Pro Tips

Make sure you soak the red lentils for at least 2 hours so they blend up easily.
If you don’t have a handheld immersion blender, you could blend the lentil mixture in a food processor instead.
If you prefer to use only one type of cheese, feel free to double the feta or mozzarella.
You will be able to determine that the cake is baked through by inserting a toothpick in the centre and seeing if it comes out clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Different Lentils?

The best option to choose instead of red lentils would be yellow lentils, which have a similar texture. However, you should avoid green or black lentils, which are larger and won’t blend nearly as well.

What Type of Yogurt Should Be Used for Lentil Cake?

You can use any plain yogurt that you prefer such as regular plain yogurt or Greek yogurt. The main difference between using Greek yogurt or regular yogurt will be the consistency of the cake, but it will set up just find whichever yogurt you use.

Can I Make Red Lentil Muffins?

Absolutely! Rather than making a full-sized cake, simply divide the lentil mixture between lined muffin cups rather than in a cake pan. This will give you perfectly sized portions that are easy to serve.

How to Store Red Lentil Cake

Leftover red lentil cake can be lightly covered with plastic wrap before storing it in the fridge. Then, when you are ready to serve it, you can warm it up in the oven or microwave.