Diabetes-friendly snack

Spiced Carrot and Lentil Bites

Name: Spiced Carrot and Lentil Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: east african
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots (grated); 100 grams red lentils (cooked); 1 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon coriander (ground); ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Savory bites with East African spices.

Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

18g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

120

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

2 medium carrots (grated)
100 grams red lentils (cooked)
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon coriander (ground)
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
3
Shape mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Serve warm with a dipping sauce of choice.

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