Description
Savory lupini beans offer a protein-packed Mediterranean delicacy perfect for keto diets. Crisp seasonings and simple preparation make this recipe a quick nutritional powerhouse for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (225 grams) lupini beans (canned, jarred, or vacuum-sealed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously rinse lupini beans under cold water, thoroughly draining and patting dry with clean towels to remove excess moisture.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and zesty seasoning blend.
- Coating Process: Gently toss lupini beans in the marinade, ensuring each bean is uniformly and generously enveloped with the flavorful mixture.
- Cooking Method – Air Fryer: Distribute seasoned beans in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, optimizing heat circulation for even crisping.
- Air Frying Technique: Roast at 380°F (193°C) for approximately 10 minutes, pausing midway to shake the basket and promote consistent golden-brown texture.
- Alternative Oven Method: If using an oven, spread marinated beans on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet in a uniform layer.
- Oven Roasting: Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 15 minutes, rotating beans midway to achieve uniform crispiness and rich, golden coloration.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Remove excess sodium by washing lupini beans multiple times to reduce natural saltiness and improve overall taste.
- Marinade Magic: Let beans absorb seasonings for at least 15 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor penetration and develop deeper taste profile.
- Space Matters: Spread beans in single layer during cooking to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent steaming or uneven roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor cooking time closely as lupini beans can quickly transition from perfectly crisp to burnt due to their delicate protein structure.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg