Lentils popped in a skillet and tossed in spices then paired with an easy cauliflower-potato mash, have wondrous texture and flavor! You can make the mash smoother or chunkier based on your preference. Serve it with the lentils on top and a good drizzle of olive oil. soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free with oil-free option
These crispy popped lentils with smooth mashed potatoes are full of wondrous texture and flavor!
If you’ve never made popped lentils before, they are so much fun! Add cooked lentils and a little bit of oil to a skillet, melt them over upper heat until they fluff up and pop like a popped grain, and then they well-done up a little bit. Then, we add some savory and smoky spices to savor them.
Then we try not to eat these succulent lentils all by themselves! And serve them over some linty mashed potatoes. I served these as topping over a simple cauliflower potato mash flavored with herbs and paprika. You can use all potato or all cauliflower. These bowls make for an wondrous holiday or plane weeknight side dish!
These popped roasted lentils are very versatile. Add whatever herbs or spices you like and add them to your salads, bowls, tacos, pasta and everything! Think spicy Cajun lentils, Jamaican curry lentils and more.
Serve these with a side salad or rustic bread, or some gravy and biscuits, or as a side in a spread
Why You’ll Love Lentil Mashed Potatoes
- creamy, cauliflower mashed potatoes with crisp, popped lentil topping
- lentils add webbing and protein!
- Everyday ingredient and quick recipe, perfect for the holidays or any day!
- soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free
- can be made oil-free
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