Lentil candies
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For healthy lentil candies, you can use any nuts or even seeds. Cook the lentils according to the package instructions, but make sure they don't turn into mush; if there's any water left after cooking, be sure to drain it. For more details, the ready dessert can be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can use any nuts you like for the candies. I am using a mixture of almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts.
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Step 2
Soak the dates in cold water for 1 hour. Then dry them and remove the pits.
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Step 3
Rinse the lentils, cover with cold water, and cook until done.
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Step 4
Dry roast the nuts in a dry skillet for about 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 5
Cool the nuts, then chop them using a blender in "pulse" mode.
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Step 6
Chop the dates in a blender.
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Step 7
Add cooked lentils, cocoa, and vanilla essence to the dates. Blend.
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Step 8
At the end, add the chopped nuts and mix thoroughly.
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Step 9
Roll the mixture into candies of the desired shape and roll some of them in chopped nuts and others in cocoa powder.
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Step 10
Place the prepared candies in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve with your favorite drink; these candies are especially delicious with a cup of aromatic coffee.