Basic Preparation Beluga Lentils | Recipe | V-ZUG Switzerland

Basic Preparation Beluga Lentils

Beluga lentils cooked in the steamer, aromatically seasoned and gluten-free. Versatile side dish for salads, bowls, and main courses.

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Portions

4

CombiSteamer V4000 38 from 2021

Lentils

200 g beluga lentils

300 ml water

1 shallot

halved

1 clove

1 bay leaf

½ tsp salt

2 tsp olive oil

Lentils

Rinse lentils under running cold water, drain. Place the lentils with the water into an ovenproof dish. Stick the clove into the shallot and add it to the lentils with the bay leaf. Place the tray on a wire shelf in the cold cooking space and steam at 100 °C for approximately 30 minutes. Take out and mix in the salt and olive oil.

Steaming 100 °C for 30 Mins

Tips

Soak lentils in plenty of water the day before; this improves digestibility and reduces the cooking time by approximately 5 minutes

Additional information

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11/03/2026

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