Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics
Beluga lentils are gently braised with onion, carrot, celery, and thyme in chicken stock until richly flavored, then finished with parsley and Champagne vinegar. Butter and olive oil lend a rounded richness, while the vinegar brightens the earthy lentils. Serve this comforting, protein-rich dish as a satisfying main course or alongside roasted meats and vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 267.35 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.25 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 31.24 g 11%
- Total Fat 13.37 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.08 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.67 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 517.24 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 10.01 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 4.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.54 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.54 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 780.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 47.39 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 31.33 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics is made with 15 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Lentils, Black Pepper, Butter, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 267.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Lentils, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 267.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics healthy?
- Beluga Lentils Braised with Aromatics has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 267.35 calories and 12.25 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 517.24 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.08 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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