Description
Lupini Beans showcase Mediterranean magic with their protein-packed crunch and zero-carb profile. Zesty herbs and olive oil elevate this simple Mediterranean snack into a keto-friendly delicacy you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (1 ½ cups) Lupini beans (canned, jarred, or vacuum-sealed)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper (or to taste)
Oil Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse the lupini beans under cold running water in a colander, ensuring all excess liquid is removed by gently patting them dry with clean paper towels.
- Create a zesty marinade by combining freshly squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground chili powder, finely ground sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently fold the lupini beans into the seasoning mixture, ensuring each bean is evenly and generously coated with the flavorful marinade.
- For air fryer preparation, carefully distribute the seasoned beans in a uniform single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote even crisping.
- Air fry the beans at 380°F (193°C) for approximately 10 minutes, pausing midway to shake the basket and promote uniform roasting.
- Alternatively, for oven roasting, arrange the marinated beans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 15 minutes, using a spatula to turn the beans halfway through cooking to ensure consistent browning and crispiness.
Notes
- Drying beans completely prevents soggy results and ensures maximum crispiness when cooking.
- Seasoning needs thorough mixing to guarantee every lupini bean bursts with delicious flavors across each bite.
- Spacing beans separately creates golden, crunchy exteriors without steaming or trapping moisture between them.
- Experimenting with spice levels transforms these protein-packed legumes from basic to extraordinary snacking experience.
- Cooling time after cooking enhances textural crunchiness, allowing natural moisture to evaporate and develop irresistible crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 3.3g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg