FlowSnackModerateVegetarianGluten Free
Lentil Quinoa Savory Bites
Portable protein first snacks with cooled sweet potato for texture and resistant starch
15 prep25 cookServes 8260 kcal per serving
The Story
These little bites are compact and refined, designed to steady appetite and support movement between meals. They pair earthy legumes with nutty quinoa and a whisper of spice for slow releasing energy.
A snack can uphold metabolic intentions when protein comes first and resistant starch is present. Use cooled sweet potato as a binder and include healthy fats for satiety to avoid sharp glycemic swings.
Ingredients
- Cooked Green Lentils1 cup
- Cooked Quinoa Cooled1 cup
- Roasted Sweet Potato Cooled And Mashed Half Cup
- Olive Oil2 tablespoons
- Almond Butter2 tablespoons
- Ground Cinnamon Quarter Teaspoon
- Ground Fenugreek Quarter Teaspoon
- Chopped Parsley Two Tablespoons
- Salt Half Teaspoon
- Olive Oil For Brushing One Tablespoon
Method
- 1Combine lentils quinoa and cooled sweet potato in a bowl and mash gently to a cohesive texture
- 2Stir in almond butter olive oil cinnamon fenugreek parsley and salt to flavor and bind
- 3Form into small patties and brush lightly with olive oil then bake on a lined tray at moderate heat until edges are golden
- 4Cool the bites to preserve resistant starch and pack with a small apple cider vinegar yogurt dip if desired
- 5Consume a bite of protein or a nut first to honor the protein first principle before the main snack
Nutrition
Per serving
12g
Protein
30g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Calories260
Fibre6g
Sugars4g
Vitamins
Vitamin A300 mcg
Vitamin C6 mg
Minerals
Calcium80 mg
Iron2 mg
Utensils
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