Red Lentil Pancakes with Roasted Pumpkin, Lemon Yogurt and Crispy Sage

Name: Red Lentil Pancakes with Roasted Pumpkin, Lemon Yogurt and Crispy Sage
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión vegetariana
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red lentils; 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oats; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup water; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1.1 lb peeled pumpkin, cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 whole lemon; 12 leaves fresh sage; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 2 tbsp chives

An original gluten-free savory pancake recipe made with red lentils and certified gluten-free oats, served with spiced roasted pumpkin, lemon yogurt, crispy sage, and toasted pumpkin seeds. It offers contrasting textures, comforting flavor, and a modern presentation ideal for lunch or a light dinner.

25 minPrep

35 minCook

60 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings

180 g dry red lentils (enjuagadas and remojadas 15 minutos)
40 g certified gluten-free oats (for moler or usar como harina)
1 unit egg (for the dough)
180 ml water (for licuar the dough, ajustar si es necesario)
6 g garlic (1 clove for the dough and 1 clove for the calabaza)
2 g ground cumin (divided)
2 g smoked paprika (divided)
8 g salt (divided or to taste)
2 g black pepper (divided or to taste)
500 g peeled pumpkin, cubed (cubes of 2 cm approx.)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
180 g plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
1 unit lemon (zest and 15 ml/1 tbsp of juice)
6 g fresh sage (for frying lightly)
30 g pumpkin seeds (tostadas)
10 g chives (finely chopped)

Nutrition facts

per serving

332 kcal

Calories

14.2 g

Protein

37.8 g

Carbs

14.1 g

Fat

8.6 g

Fiber

29.2 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the pumpkin on a baking tray, add 1 grated garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until the pumpkin is tender and golden.
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2. While the pumpkin roasts, drain the soaked red lentils. Blend them with the gluten-free oats, egg, water, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until you get a thick, fairly smooth batter. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
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3. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, half of the chopped chives, and a pinch of salt. Chill until needed.
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4. Heat a small skillet with a thin layer of olive oil over medium heat. Pour portions of batter to make 8 small pancakes. Cook each one for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through in the center. Add more oil between batches if needed.
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5. In a separate small pan, heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over medium-low heat. Fry the sage leaves for 20 to 30 seconds until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. In the same pan, toast the pumpkin seeds for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
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6. To serve, place two pancakes on each plate, spoon the roasted pumpkin over them, add dollops of lemon yogurt, and finish with the crispy sage, toasted pumpkin seeds, and the remaining chopped chives.
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7. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of the warm pancakes, caramelized pumpkin, cool yogurt, and crisp sage.

Chef tips

If the batter becomes too thick after resting, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. For more even pancakes, use a 1/4-cup measure for each one.

Substitutions

You can replace the pumpkin with cubed sweet potato. Greek yogurt can be swapped for thick plain yogurt. If you do not have chives, use chopped fresh parsley.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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