Black Beluga Lentils
These Black Beluga Lentils caught my eye awhile back when I was at The Cookbook Co. for a cooking lesson. They have a lovely store up front filled with specialty items. I love caviar and I love lentils so I knew I couldn’t go wrong. They only resemble Beluga as they are small, round, and black.
I wanted to make them vegetarian or even vegan but for some reason, I was really drawn to put bacon with them, so I did!! After two bites Amber was asking if there were any more than the bowl she had. She loved them, which makes me happy as she is a very adventuresome healthy eater and always has been. Lentils are a great way to get your protein so we usually just pair them with a nice big green salad.
Black Beluga Lentils
These Black Beluga Lentils caught my eye awhile back. Lentils are a great way to get your protein so we usually just pair them with a nice big green salad.
Ingredients
- 2 thick slab slices of bacon, cut into lardons
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 shallots, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, small diced
- 2 stalks celery, small diced
- 4 sprigs of oregano, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of dried beluga lentils, rinsed well and picked over
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Saute bacon until crisp in a large pan.
- Remove and drain off fat.
- Add the olive oil to the pan and saute the shallot, garlic, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add the oregano and saute for 1 minute.
- Make sure to salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the lentils and chicken broth, cover, and cook simmering until the broth has been absorbed and the lentils are tender about 30 min.
- Add the bacon back into the pot and stir to heat.
- Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 185Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 746mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 8g
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Comments & Reviews
Amy Sikora-Trapp says
Please give portion count. Love beluga lentils. Add turnips, parsnips and carrots. Just a sensational side dish, or integrating ground beef or pork makes the dish truly extraordinary.
Tara Noland says
We will convert this into a recipe card and give you more information. Lentils do make a sensational side dish.
linda balakier says
I made them last night with Beluga/caviar lentils that I purchased while in Madrid. They were wonderful-even more flavorful today. Thank you for the great recipe.
Tara Noland says
I am so glad you liked them, we love lentils here!!
Meme @ Living Well Kitchen says
This looks delicious! I love lentils, and your pictures are so pretty!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Meme!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
If you like lentils you will love these!!
Riley says
I’m anxious to try this! Looks great.
Mama F says
I must admit I was a bit squeamish when I read the title but now that I see that it is not REALLY caviar it sounds super yummy and I am excited to try it! Lucky the Dog will appreciate your addition of bacon! 😉