Some of my most creative recipes have come from a craving for something comforting—something hearty that feels like a hug, but still supports my mission of vibrant health. After losing my mom to a sudden heart attack, I became even more committed to rethinking traditional foods in ways that support the heart, balance blood sugar, and nourish the microbiome.
This Spicy Lentil Flatbread is one of those feel-good recipes that checks all the boxes. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, low glycemic, and packed with plant-powered protein and fiber. It’s also ridiculously easy to make—and totally customizable depending on your mood or spice tolerance.
I enjoy using these flatbreads as a wrap, pairing them with soup, or turning them into a “cornbread” with a pinch of herbs. I love knowing I’m feeding my body ingredients that heal instead of harm.
What Are Spicy Lentil Flatbreads Made Of?
Just a few simple ingredients come together to make this recipe:
- Dry red lentils
- Water
- Sea salt
- Optional: garlic and jalapeño for a little extra kick
That’s it. The magic is in how these ingredients transform when soaked, blended, and baked into thin, golden rounds that are chewy, slightly crisp, and bursting with flavor. You can dress them up with your favorite herbs and spices or keep them simple and classic.
Top these Spicy Lentil Flatbreads with Seaweed Sprout Sauerkraut Salad or serve along side this Chipotle Orange Bone Building Soup.
How Do You Make Spicy Lentil Flatbreads?
It all starts with a bowl of dry red lentils. After soaking overnight, they blend up beautifully into a smooth batter with just a splash of water, a bit of salt, and—if you're feeling bold—a little garlic and jalapeño for extra zing.
Once you’ve poured the batter onto parchment paper and spread it thin, the oven does the rest. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a warm, satisfying flatbread that’s ready to be enjoyed any way you like. It's one of those recipes that feels like magic with every batch.
How Do You Customize This Recipe?
This flatbread is a blank canvas just waiting for your personal touch. You can change up the flavors by blending in your favorite spices—try cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, or Italian seasoning.
Want a more savory version? Add chopped herbs or onions. For a corn-free “cornbread” vibe, bake the batter in a brownie pan. Or spread it thin on a baking sheet and slice it into crackers or squares for dipping. You can even omit the jalapeño if spice isn’t your thing.
It’s flexible, totally forgiving, and always satisfying.
If you prefer to eat raw vegan, you can spread them on dehydrator sheets, and dehydrate, flip, dehydrate some more and still have a fabulous wrap. If it gets too dry, spread on your favorite sauce or dip, and it will soften right up.
How Do These Ingredients Help With Blood Sugar Balancing, Heart Health, and Hormone Harmony?
This Spicy Lentil Flatbread combines a few simple ingredients with targeted benefits for metabolic, cardiovascular, and endocrine health
Red Lentils
Red lentils are a powerful ally for both blood sugar regulation and hormonal balance. They are high in soluble fiber to gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption which reduces postprandial glucose spikes and supports insulin sensitivity. Their resistant starch content acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut microbes involved in hormone recycling and estrogen detoxification.
Red lentils also provide key micronutrients such as iron (essential for oxygen transport and thyroid hormone synthesis), magnesium (needed for over 300 enzymatic reactions including insulin signaling and adrenal function), and folate (necessary for methylation needed for estrogen metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis).
The high plant-based protein content supports stable energy and appetite regulation which are essential for managing cortisol and leptin.
Garlic
Garlic has organosulfur compounds like allicin that enhance insulin sensitivity, lower fasting glucose, and support endothelial function. These compounds reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokine production which drive insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
Garlic also supports hepatic detoxification pathways and aids in the clearance of excess hormones, xenoestrogens, and metabolic byproducts—key for maintaining reproductive and thyroid hormone balance.
Jalapeño
Jalapeno adds capsaicin, a compound that improves glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and enhances fat oxidation by increasing thermogenesis. Capsaicin also stimulates circulation and may reduce systemic inflammation supporting optimal endocrine signaling.
Jalapeños are high in vitamin C, as well, which is a key antioxidant involved in adrenal hormone production, cortisol regulation, and immune modulation.
Sea Salt
Sea salt provides electrolytes like sodium and trace minerals that support adrenal function, cellular hydration, and blood pressure regulation. This is especially important in keto or low-carb diets where electrolyte depletion can impair energy and hormone balance.
These ingredients support blood sugar stability, hormonal regulation, cardiovascular function, and gut-brain axis integrity—making this flatbread a convenient food and a strategic tool for any hormone-balancing nutrition plan.
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If you’re looking for a quick, nourishing recipe that supports balanced blood sugar, hormone harmony, and digestive health—this Spicy Lentil Flatbread needs to be on your menu ASAP. It’s easy to make with just a few pantry staples, incredibly versatile, and packed with fiber and plant-based protein to keep you full and energized.
This gluten free flatbread recipe delivers big-time flavor with functional benefits your body will thank you for.
Spicy Lentil Flatbreads Recipe
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 3 cups water divided
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 garlic clove optional
- ½ jalapeño optional
Instructions
- Rinse and cover the lentils with 2 cups of water. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.
- Rinse again and add to a high-speed blender with 1 cup of water, salt, and optional garlic and jalapeño. Blend until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about ? cup of batter onto the baking sheet and spread into a ¼” thick circle. Use multiple pans as needed.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Peel off the parchment and enjoy.
Bonus Variations:
- Add herbs or spices to the batter for flavor.
- Bake in a brownie pan to create a cornbread-style bread.
- Spread batter across the sheet and cut into squares for flatbread crackers.
- For a raw vegan version, spread onto dehydrator sheets and dry for 4 hours, flip, and dry for 1 more hour or until dry all the way through.
Nutrition
Where Can You Find This and Other Nutritious and Delicious Recipes Like It?
Find more recipes just like this Spicy Lentil Flatbread inside my Empowered Self Care Lab, where we combine cutting-edge science with real-world, delicious food solutions. From easy meals to in-depth workshops and functional nutrition guides, the Lab gives you the tools and inspiration to take charge of your health—one delicious bite at a time.
This Spicy Lentil Flatbread recipe comes from NEPT graduate and Empowered Self Care coach Jennifer Whitmire—known as Wholistic Jen on social media. Jen is the co-owner of The Jen Twins and Wholistic Farms, where she teaches people how to create healing dishes, herbal remedies and more in her Zen and Zest Zone Membership.
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