Irresistible Braised Black Lentils: The Ultimate Recipe!

This black lentil recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. Black lentils are also known as beluga lentils since they resemble beluga caviar, the most prized of all caviar varieties.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • ½cupdiced onion

  • ½cupdiced carrot

  • ½cupdiced celery

  • salt to taste

  • 6sprigsfresh thyme

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1cupbeluga lentils

  • 1 ¾cupschicken stock

  • 2tablespoonschopped Italian parsley

  • 1tablespoonChampagne vinegar

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and salt; cook and stir until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.

  2. Reduce the heat to low and add thyme sprigs and pepper. Stir in lentils until well coated. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, checking occasionally, until lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 35 minutes.

  3. Remove from the heat and discard thyme stems. Stir in parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
16mg
5%
Sodium
698mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate
68g
25%
Dietary Fiber
32g
114%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
27g
Vitamin C
17mg
87%
Calcium
107mg
8%
Iron
8mg
46%
Potassium
1210mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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