BLACK BELUGA LENTIL PILAF

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No, silly, not fish roe! A recently discovered heirloom pulse I tried for the first time, beluga lentils are earthy and delicious; not mealy or dry textured! Once cooked, the lentils do look like caviar! Makes a good filling for tortillas, too! Recipe compliments of Westbrae Naturals (with just a few minor changes.)

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lentil

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced finely
1 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup basmati rice (I used brown basmati rice for added nutrition)
3 tablespoons dried currants or 3 tablespoons raisins
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
salt, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can beluga black lentils, rinsed and drained
fresh ground black pepper
fresh flat leaf parsley (to garnish)
lemon slice

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large wide saucepan on medium heat.
  • Add the onion, cumin seeds and rice and cook; about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic; stirring for 1 minute longer.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste. Stir mixture, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove lid and stir in the lentils and the currants with the rice.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
  • Note: Serves four as a side dish or serves two as a main dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 366.2, Carbohydrate 113.2, Fiber 35.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 33.2

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