Beluga lentils – Wholefoodspace https://wholefoodspace.com Healthy vegan whole food recipes Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:11:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://wholefoodspace.com/wp-content/uploads/Wholefoodspace-Logo-2-Standard-82a38f-150x150.png Beluga lentils – Wholefoodspace https://wholefoodspace.com 32 32 Beluga lentils with wedges – spicy choice https://wholefoodspace.com/en/beluga-lentils-with-wedges-spicy-choice/ https://wholefoodspace.com/en/beluga-lentils-with-wedges-spicy-choice/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:32:52 +0000 http://wholefoodspace.com/?p=6266 Beluga lentils have a mild, earthy flavor and a slightly nutty note. Their quick cooking time makes them a convenient option for healthy meals. Beluga lentils with wedges offer a tasty and flavorful way to enrich meals.

Beluga lentils with wedges

Beluga lentils are small, round, shiny black legumes. They belong to the lentil family and are one of the best known and popular varieties of lentils.

Beluga lentils are characterized by their deep black color, which remains even after cooking. These lentils have an earthy flavor and a firm, slightly nutty texture.

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Beluga lentils with wedges

Beluga lentils with wedges and served with vegetables in a tomato sauce. A hearty and spicy meal.
Course main course
Keyword Beluga lentils, corn, nutritious, Peppers, Potatoes, spicy, Tomatoes sauce, Vegetables
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 150 g beluga lentils
  • water for boiling
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 can chunky tomatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 100 g corn
  • 150 ml water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch of chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp flour for binding

Wedges

  • 400-500 g potatoes with skin
  • 2 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 0,5 tsp onion powder
  • 1-2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 pinch of cumin

Instructions

  • Boil beluga lentils with 3 times the amount of water for 30 minutes.
  • Wash and cut the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer in a pot with the chunky tomatoes and spices for about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Combine lentils and vegetables and season to taste.
  • Finally, fold in the parsley.

Wedges

  • Wash the potatoes and cut them with the skin into pieces of 8.
  • Add spices and mix.
  • Place on a baking sheet with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven with hot air at 180 degrees celsius top/bottom heat for 30 minutes.

Tip

Enjoy the beluga lentils with other seasonings or yeast flakes.

Interesting to know

Young and waxy potatoes can be eaten with skin.

]]> https://wholefoodspace.com/en/beluga-lentils-with-wedges-spicy-choice/feed/ 0 Beluga lentils with peppers – just perfect https://wholefoodspace.com/en/beluga-lentils-with-peppers-just-perfect/ https://wholefoodspace.com/en/beluga-lentils-with-peppers-just-perfect/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 18:59:10 +0000 http://wholefoodspace.com/?p=2240 Beluga lentils have a particularly delicate flavor. The small black lentils are very healthy, contain a lot of protein and give the daily food the necessary nutrients. The lentils go well with a variety of dishes. With peppers and potatoes it is the perfect stew.

Beluga lentils with peppers

The perfect meal! A stew that has it all. The composition can not be better. Hearty tasting lentils with satiating potatoes and in addition peppers round everything off.

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Beluga lentils with peppers

Beluga lentils give the stew a black color and a delicate aroma. Red peppers make the stew stand out in color and appetite. Fresh taste is provided by chives, which are spread over the stew at the end.
Course main course
Keyword Beluga lentils, healthy, Lentils, Peppers, Potatoes, quick, simply, Stew, wholefoods
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 person

Ingredients

  • 200 g beluga lentils
  • 600 g potatoes
  • 2 red peppers
  • 2-3 spring onions
  • 1 small can of tomato paste, about 3 tsp.
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 pinch of turmeric
  • some coriander herb optional
  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 400 ml water as needed

Instructions

  • Wash beluga lentils and place in a large pot.
  • Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes.
  • Wash and chop the peppers and spring onions as well.
  • Add everything together to the lentils in the pot.
  • Add tomato paste and fill with water.
  • Simmer the whole thing for about 25 – 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.
  • At the end, season with the spices and add the chopped chives on top.

Tip

There are different types of lentils. Why not cook the stew with mountain lentils? These give the stew a nutty flavor.

Interesting to know

A good whole food diet gives energy.

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