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Vegan Wiener Schnitzel (made with lentil flour)

These vegan wiener schnitzel are made with red lentil flour. The schnitzels are high in protein, delicious and super easy to prepare. All you need is 6 ingredients and 20 minutes of time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lentil flour, wiener schnitzel
Servings: 4
Author: Carlo Cao

Ingredients

  • 300 g red lentil flour ((10½ oz))
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 250 milliliters of water ((1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 180 g breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Put the lentil flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add water and olive oil and mix until combined. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 parts.
  • Put the breadcrumbs in a plate.
  • Place one portion of the lentil dough on the breadcrumbs and press the dough to form a schnitzel. When the ideal shape is achieved, turn the schnitzel over and bread the other side as well. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
  • Heat a little oil in a frying pan. When it is hot, put the schnitzel in and fry them for 2 minutes, then turn them over and fry the other side as well.
  • Serve the schnitzels immediately with a lemon wedge and a garnish of your choice.

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