Gluten-Free Red Lentil & Lupin Crackers

High-protein, savoury and shatteringly crisp — these crackers are built on red lentils and lupin flour, spiced with cumin and fenugreek. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, and endlessly snackable with dips. One allergen note to know (below): lupin.

Gluten-Free Red Lentil & Lupin Crackers

Crisp, high-protein savoury crackers from red lentils and lupin flour with cumin and fenugreek. Naturally gluten-free and vegan. Note: lupin is a legume allergen (see notes).

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 28 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Servings: 30 crackers

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 120 g red lentils dry
• 100 g lupin flour ⚠ allergen — see notes
• 25 g GF oat or rice flour oat = milder, rice = crispier
• 1 tsp psyllium husk
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• 70 g onion chopped
• 2 tbsp fenugreek leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp chilli flakes optional
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp oil + 80–120 ml warm water

Method

 

1. Soak & blend: Rinse the lentils 3–4 times. Soak in warm water 1 hour, then drain well. Blend with the oil and a little water into a thick purée (add water slowly).
2. Combine & form: Add all the remaining ingredients to the blended lentils. Mix well and knead by hand. Rest the dough 30 minutes — it should be moldable, not crumbly.
3. Roll & cut: Divide into 3–4 pieces. Roll between oiled baking paper to about 3 mm thick. Cut into 4 cm squares or shapes; keep unused dough covered to prevent drying.
4. Bake: Bake at about 160–170°C until dry, crisp and golden (roughly 25–30 minutes; watch the edges). Cool completely — they crisp further as they cool.

Notes

Coeliac notes
• Lupin allergen: lupin is a legume and a declarable EU allergen that can cross-react with peanut — avoid if you have a peanut/legume allergy, and flag it clearly if serving others.
• Naturally gluten-free — but use certified gluten-free oats (or rice flour), as oats are a major cross-contact risk.
• Pure spices (cumin, fenugreek) are GF; check any spice blend.
• When a label is unclear, treat it as "not for me". (Source bake step estimated — confirm timing to your oven.)

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