no doubt the beluga lentils are the caviar of lentils in terms of holding their own as a show stopping ingredient: they look amazing, are the most flavorful, and stay firm outside while soft on the inside. i love that these are grown in the USA and have a ridiculous value compared to retail price if you can even find them. we always keep lentils in stock but usually french, so i was ecstatic when i discovered this deal on amazon since it’s fast and cheap and they’re better than the french kind, imho. all the other colors like red, green yellow and brown lentils become mushy fast likely due to their saucer shape, but beluga are more ellipsoid and maintain their structural integrity and therefore flavor. now i’m glad i don’t have to send out a search party to find the best lentils anymore, just stay home next time!
Black Beluga Lentils
