Today I’ll show you a simple recipe for Lupin Flour, a relatively new flour in our country.

Lupin is a legume from the broad bean family, and this is its flour. Its most important feature is its high fiber content, which keeps blood sugar levels very stable and raises them slowly; meaning it’s very low in carbohydrates. 100 grams contains only 2-3 grams of net carbohydrates. It’s perfectly suited for a low-carbohydrate diet. Because it’s so high in fiber, you only need to use a small amount; it’s very filling. The flour absorbs a lot of liquid. I think it’s suitable for savory dishes. I’m not sure how it would be in sweet dishes 🙂 But I’ll try. It’s called sweet lupin flour, but it doesn’t taste sweet. It’s translated that way because the name of this type of legume is ‘Sweet Lupin’ in English. Of course, it’s gluten-free. I think it’s suitable for thickening soups and coating vegetables while on a low-carbohydrate diet. It can also be used in pastries and bread, as I did.

I must also add this note: A low-carbohydrate diet doesn’t mean constantly making and eating bread with flour. For occasional cravings 🙂

I couldn’t bind the flour without eggs. I tried to make crepes, and they completely fell apart. It bound nicely with eggs. Flax seeds and fenugreek powder help bind it.

I went with the simplest recipe. It turned out great.

🌸 5 tbsp lupin flour

🌸 5 tbsp olive oil

🌸 1 egg

🌸 1/2 cup water

🌸 4 tbsp cottage cheese (fatty cheese would have been a great addition, I think) and a pinch of salt

I mixed everything together. I shaped them with wet hands. This is a huge help with gluten-free flours; otherwise, they stick to your hands. I sprinkled sesame seeds on top and baked them in a 160-degree turbo oven for 30 minutes. I made some round, and some flat in case the inside didn’t cook. They all cooked through 🙂

I liked the flour. Even if you’re not on a low-carb diet, it can be a good alternative to avoid the high carbohydrates you get from other flours.

This is a review for those waiting. For those who don’t know, here’s an introduction 🙂

You can find the preparation steps and consistency video at this link:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2WmzweIRRw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Enjoy your meal!

Best regards,

Sema