Have you ever heard of lupini beans? No? Let me tell you about them because they’re pretty amazing and you should definitely be cooking with them.
Their texture is less floury and firmer than other legumes, and they have a full range of essential amino acids. But here’s the amazing part – they have twice the amount of protein as chickpeas! For vegetarians and vegans who struggle to get enough protein, these are excellent snacks. You can buy them canned, in a glass jar, or vacuum-sealed. Whichever way you go, make sure you give them a good rinse to rid them of the excess brine.
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Ingredients
- lupini
- chili powder
- oil
- lime
See the recipe card for quantities.
Step-by-step instructions with photos
Step 1: Place the Lupini in a medium bowl and add the juice of one lime, chili powder, olive oil, and salt, pepper to taste. Mix well to combine everything
Step 2: Place the Lupini beans in the basket of the air fryer.
Step 3: Close the air fryer, select 380˚F, and cook for 10 minutes
The best way to elevate these to a whole new level is to air fry them. They get light and crunchy. After you’ve rinsed and drained the beans, mix them up with some spices – I use lime and chili powder. You don’t need to add a lot of oil to get this crispy, I use just a teaspoon for an entire can of lupini beans. Serve them as a snack, or as a topper for soups or salads.
Substitutions
- Lupini beans - instead of lupini, you can use chickpeas, but add 5 minutes to the cooking time.
- Chili powder - go wild and use the spices that you love!
- Oil - you can live out the oil if you prefer.
Equipment
Air Fryers are small ovens with a highly concentrated heat source and powerful fan that moves the hot air around to crisp up wings, fries, and veggies with little (or zero!) oil
Cooking instructions in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400 ° F.
- Pat the lupini’s dry on paper towels. Add to the bowl and stir gently with the spices mixture.
- Place the lupins on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes stirring gently halfway
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Storage
Once cooked, these will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Unfortunately, they don’t freeze, but I usually have a can or two on hand. It’s a great way to kill a snack craving and get a ton of protein all in one shot.
FAQ
Lupini beans are commonly sold in brine in jars (like olives and pickles). They can be eaten by making a small tear in the skin with one's teeth and "popping" the seed directly into one's mouth, but can also be eaten with the skin on.
Roasted Lupini Beans in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 can (19oz) Lupini beans rinse and drain
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the Lupini beans
- Place the Lupini in a medium bowl and add the juice of one lime, chili powder, olive oil, and salt, pepper to taste. Mix well to combine everything
- Place the Lupini beans in the basket of the air fryer.
- Close the air fryer, select 380˚F and cook 10 minutes
- Mix halfway through cooking (after 5 minutes)
- Served as a snack
Notes
- Preheat the oven to 400 ° F.
- Pat the lupini’s dry on paper towels. Add to the bowl and stir gently with the spices mixture.
- Place the lupini’s on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes stirring gently halfway
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
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