Spiced Green Pea and Lentil Crisps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

Protein-rich, savory cracker bites made with pureed green peas and lentils, spiced with cumin and smoked paprika, then baked until delightfully crisp. This vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs cooked green peas, cooked red lentils, chickpea flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked green peas
• 1/2 cup cooked red lentils
• 1/4 cup chickpea flour
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine 1 cup cooked green peas, 1/2 cup cooked red lentils, 1/4 cup chickpea flour, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Process until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp water, then pulse until mixture holds together when pressed.
4. Step 4: Spread mixture evenly on lined baking sheet to 1/8-inch thickness, smoothing with a spatula.
5. Step 5: Bake 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and crisp, then cool completely on sheet.