Make high-protein vegan flatbread using just two low-calorie ingredients

Boosting your protein intake is important, particularly for those keen on enhancing their and .

As a vegetarian, I'm mindful of getting the right amount of protein, but have a tendency to fall into a routine with what I cook, especially during busier weeks, which has seen me opting for quick, easy and comforting food choices that don't always tick the right copy.

Vegetarians and can easily fulfil their protein needs if they avoid the kind of complacency I'm occasionally partial to.

Protein isn't just essential for overall wellbeing but, as per : "Protein is also a critical part of the processes that fuel your energy and carry oxygen throughout your body in your blood.

"It also helps make antibodies that fight off infections and illnesses and helps keep cells healthy and create new ones."

My go-to for an extra protein boost is lentils. This understated legume comes in a variety of choices such as green (which I love to put in mince-based meals like lasagne or shepherd's pie), yellow, brown, black, or red. Lentils are not only packed with protein; they're also low on calories and a great source of iron.

A ridiculously easy has been circulating online for those looking to boost their protein intake without piling on the calories. It's a straightforward red lentil flatbread concoction that absolutely doesn't rival traditional flatbread in taste - I think it's important to be upfront and honest about these things - but it still serves as a versatile and satisfying addition to any meal.

has offered his twist on the recipe, drawing rave reviews from followers. One person said in responde: "I'm trying this today," while another said: "Looks great, sounds great, definitely will try, thank you."

Here's the simple method I use to whip up this culinary treat:

Ingredients

To make one flatbread - simply double to make two

• One cup of dried red split lentils, rinsed and drained

• One and a quarter cups of water

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: sprinkle of garlic powder and paprika

Method

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. It should look like a thick paste

Line a baking tray (I use a circular pizza tray) with greaseproof baking paper and then spoon the mixture into the centre. Spread it out until you have a thin, even layer of the mixture

Place in the centre of the preheated oven and bake for eight minutes. After eight minutes, take it out of the oven and turn it over, then heat for another eight minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.

Once done, take it out of the oven and enjoy!

If you're using it as a pizza base, simply add your sauce - or tomato puree - and toppings of your choice, then pop back into the oven until the cheese is melted and the toppings have browned.

It's worth bearing in mind that too much of anything isn't good. Web MD adds: "Most everyone should get 10% to 35% of their calories each day in the form of protein. You need more calories for activities like biking, lifting weights, or running, but the percentage of protein remains in the same range."