Beluga lentils: black lentils

The finished grains of this lentil really resemble beluga caviar – round, black, shiny. 

Beluga lentils: black lentils


Beluga was bred in Canada, but now it is also grown in the United States and Southeast Asia. 


It cooks quite quickly – only 20 minutes, and it is best used for making salads, stews and soups. (Do not soak the beluga before cooking.)