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
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! 😉
Riley says
I’m anxious to try this! Looks great.
Noshing with the Nolands says
If you like lentils you will love these!!
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!!
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!!
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.