Sprouted Lentil Crackers

For 6 days after soaking a 1/2 cup of lentils overnight I allowed them to sprout in a plastic collander covered lightly by a silk-like cloth.  At least twice a day I rinsed the lentils (it's winter so I don't need to rinse them so often to keep them fresh). Because my apartment is cool and my pantry with large slightly opened window where I sprout cooler, it took longer than usual for the lentils to sprout and grow, but I didn't need to worry so much about e.coli forming, which is more likely to happen in hotter weather. 

So after 6 days when the sprouts were growing into a tangle, I found some time to finally make some crackers. Long ago I made some lentil crackers, which turned out really good, so since I was planning a weekend train trip, I thought some crackers for nibbling on the train or when hiking would be nice. And, yup, they were pretty tasty ... although I have to admit, the lentil crackers I made before were somehow better ... that usually happens when you don't write down a recipe. 

Sprouted Lentil Crackers

1/2 cup lentil soaked for 8-12 hours, then allowed to sprout a few days

1 medium onion

5 large kale leaves

1 3-inch chunk of ginger

sea salt sprinkled on top of crackers

Lentils after sprouting for 6 days. This is only 1/4 of a cup worth. I had to separate the lentils after 4 days because they were getting so matted and I didn't want them to mold in the center of the mat. That worked out just fine! I then had 2 collanders of sprouting lentils.

Blend lentil sprouts gradually. Add chopped onions, ginger and kale in phases and blend.
 Try not to overblend so as to keep texture.

Gradually blend in the lentil sprouts to not only stress the food processor but also to give the "dough" texture.

Spread out lentil "dough" on dehydrator sheets, at least 1/4" thick. I like a bit thicker when planning to take them traveling as they hold togther a lot better.

Make different shapes depending on your purpose.

Great texture. After "dough" has been spread, lightly sprinkle on sea salt and dehydrate.
Dehydrate at 115F for 1 1/2 - 2 days, flipping crackers at least half-way through.

Yummy! Thin, very tasty crackers!