High Protein Savory Puffed Rice Snack

Elevate your snacking game with this High Protein Savory Puffed Rice Snack, a nutrient-packed delight that blends crispy puffed rice with protein-rich red lentils, chickpeas, and roasted peanuts. Infused with aromatic mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves, each bite bursts with bold, spiced flavors balanced by a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This quick, 45-minute recipe is not only gluten-free but also a powerhouse of plant-based protein, perfect for fueling your day or sharing as a wholesome snack. Serve it warm for a comforting treat or store it for later—it stays delicious all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups puffed rice
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 0.5 cup peanuts
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
• 1 whole lemon

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water. Set them aside.

Step 2

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas or, if using dried ones, soak overnight and cook until tender.

Step 3

In a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the oil. Sauté until they start to pop.

Step 5

Add curry leaves and peanuts. Roast until peanuts become golden brown.

Step 6

Stir in the red lentils and chickpeas. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes or until lentils start to crisp.

Step 7

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat everything with the spices.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and add the puffed rice. Gently toss everything together for 5 minutes until the puffed rice is well-coated and slightly toasted.

Step 9

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 10

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture for tanginess.

Step 11

Mix in chopped fresh coriander before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(643.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1539.7

Total Fat 73.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2687.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268.1mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 2165.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 43.4%