Description
Lentil Bruschetta brings together the hearty flavors of cooked green lentils, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs atop toasted bread. It’s perfect for quick meals and healthy snacks, with easy prep that anyone can achieve!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cup cooked green lentils, drained
- ¼ cup crumbled feta
- 3 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 6 slices of bread (ciabatta or artisanal bread)
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, mash half of the lentils using a spoon or fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking tray and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy, monitoring closely to avoid burning.
- Optionally, toast the bread using a toaster or skillet on the stove.
- Top each toasted bread slice with a generous spoonful of the lentil dip, and optionally rub with a garlic clove before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to add more herbs or spices to customize the flavor of the lentil dip.
Use multigrain or gluten-free bread for healthier alternatives.
This dish can be served as an appetizer or a light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg