Braised Black Lentils

Prepare this black lentil recipe for two for protein-packed beluga lentils simmered low and slow in chicken stock with aromatic vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 500 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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