BRAISED BLACK LENTILS

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Braised black lentils, also known as beluga lentils, since they resemble the most prized of all caviar varieties, make up one of my favorite side dishes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
salt to taste
6 sprigs fresh thyme
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup beluga lentils
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Cook and stir onion, carrot, celery, and salt until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add thyme sprigs and pepper. Stir in lentils until well coated. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, checking occasionally, until the lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and discard thyme stems. Stir in champagne vinegar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 31.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 698.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Sr Miraj
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These lentils were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Kareem oneBas
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I love the flavors in this recipe. The lentils are so flavorful and the spices are perfect.


Anthony Rowntree
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These lentils were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


QUEEN SAFIYO
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I wasn't a fan of these lentils. They were too bland for my taste.


Been Barsh
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These lentils were delicious! I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were the perfect meal.


Akpati christy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Adil Khattak
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These lentils were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


samiulazim 36
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I love the flavors in this recipe. The lentils are so flavorful and the spices are perfect.


Nontsikelelo Kgomo
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These lentils were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Benedict Abougye-Nketiah
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I wasn't a fan of these lentils. They were too bland for my taste.


Kilwake
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These lentils were delicious! I served them with rice and they were the perfect meal.


Afzal Umrani
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Niranjan Nidhikshan
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These lentils were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and they were much better.


Prince Punhoon
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mahabub Alom
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These lentils were so flavorful and comforting! I added a bit of extra cumin and coriander, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.