Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with Red Lentils

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  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry red lentils
  • 3/4 cup (185 mL) old-fashioned (large flake) oats
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt (preferably not fat free)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) whole wheat flour
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries (not thawed if frozen)
In a small saucepan, cover the lentils with water by an inch or two, bring to a boil and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a 12 cup muffin pan with large paper liners. In a medium bowl, soak the oats in the milk and yogurt for 30-60 minutes, until the milk is absorbed into the oats. Stir in the brown sugar, oil, eggs, lemon zest and cooled lentils.

In another medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the oat mixture until nearly combined. Fold in the blueberries, being careful not to over-mix.

Spoon into the muffin papers and bake until golden on top, springy to the touch and a tester comes out clean, about 20–25 minutes. Tip the muffins in the pan to allow steam to escape.
Makes 12 muffins.

Recipe courtesy of Canadian Lentils.

 

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