Beluga Lentil Toasts

Name: Beluga Lentil Toasts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 177 milliliters Beluga lentils, sorted and rinsed; 3 Tbsps crème de cassis; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon oil; 355 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1 liters medium red onions, thinly sliced (about; 4 Tbsps sherry vinegar, divided; 1 fresh thyme sprig; 454 grams Garnish: Me a toast rounds, 1/2 cup crème fraîche; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Beluga Lentil Toasts is a vegetarian recipe with 10 servings. One serving contains 236 calories, 9g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of lemon juice, thyme sprig, sherry vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

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Drain and transfer lentils to a bowl. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

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Lentils

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Bowl

Whisk together 2 tablespoons vinegar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oils until blended.

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Kosher Salt

Lemon Juice

Vinegar

Pepper

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Whisk

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Pour over cooled lentils, adjust seasoning, and set aside. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until needed, up to 1 day in advance.

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Seasoning

Lentils

Wrap

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Melt butter in a large saut pan over low heat.

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Butter

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Add onion and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 45 to 50 minutes or until soft and caramelized.

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Kosher Salt

Onion

Transfer to a bowl, and deglaze the pan with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar.

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Vinegar

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Pour hot vinegar into bowl with onion; add crme de cassis, and stir to incorporate.

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Vinegar

Creme De Cassis

Onion

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Let mixture cool 10 minutes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until needed.

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Wrap

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Return lentils and caramelized onion to room temperature 1 hour before serving. Arrange crackers on a plate with a bowl of caramelized onion and a bowl of lentils.

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Caramelized Onions

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