Best 10 Beluga Lentil Caviar On Blini Recipes

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When it comes to culinary sophistication and luxury, beluga lentil caviar served atop delicate blini pancakes is a dish that truly embodies both elegance and flavor. Made from the small, dark lentils of the beluga variety, this caviar is known for its distinctive nutty taste and delicate texture, while the blini provide a soft and fluffy base that perfectly complements the caviar's rich and briny notes. With its origins in Russia, beluga lentil caviar has become a global delicacy, savored by food connoisseurs worldwide.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BELUGA LENTIL CAVIAR ON BLINI



Beluga Lentil Caviar on Blini image

Provided by Roberto Martin

Categories     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Wedding     Legume     Lentil     Shower     Healthy     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 18 blini

Number Of Ingredients 17

Beluga Lentil Caviar
1/2 cup black beluga lentils
2 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced capers, packed in brine
2 tablespoons brine from the caper jar
Vegan Sour "Cream"
4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Miso Mayo or white miso paste
Blini
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup organic, unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups nondairy milk (almond, soy, or rice)
3 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
Vegan butter or nonstick cooking spray, as needed
1/2 bunch fresh chives, minced for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the beluga lentil caviar: Rinse the lentils and put them in a small pot with the water. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
  • Drain the cooked lentils and place them in medium bowl. Add the salt, capers, and caper brine. Mix well and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, and a maxi¬mum of 2 days.
  • Make the vegan sauce: Mix the vegan mayonnaise with the Miso Mayo in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.
  • Make the blini: In a medium bowl, combine the flours and baking powder. Whisk the nondairy milk and melted butter into the flour until a batter forms. Allow the batter to rest a few minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a small dab of butter to the pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. To form each blin, pour a little more than a tablespoon of batter into the pan. You can usually cook 4 to 6 blini at a time. Wait until the pancakes begin to show air bubbles all over the tops and the bottoms are brown. Flip the blini over and cook until golden brown.
  • Using the back of a spoon, spread a small amount of the Vegan Sour "Cream" on each blin, add a teaspoon of the beluga lentil caviar, and top with a pinch of minced chives. Serve immediately.

BLINI WITH CAVIAR AND YOGURT TOPPING



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After making these blini, I always have a little of the topping left over; I use it for sandwiches. Don't use expensive caviar here -- lumpfish is fine.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Enough to top one batch of blini

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/4 cups drained yogurt
2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced chives
3 tablespoons black or red lumpfish caviar
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 batch buckwheat blini

Steps:

  • Place the onion in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Drain on paper towels.
  • Place the yogurt in a bowl, and stir in the onion, chopped eggs, chives and caviar. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Warm the blini in a low oven or in a microwave. Top each with a spoonful of the yogurt mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BRAISED BLACK LENTILS



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Braised black lentils, also known as beluga lentils, since they resemble the most prized of all caviar varieties, make up one of my favorite side dishes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
salt to taste
6 sprigs fresh thyme
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup beluga lentils
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Cook and stir onion, carrot, celery, and salt until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add thyme sprigs and pepper. Stir in lentils until well coated. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, checking occasionally, until the lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and discard thyme stems. Stir in champagne vinegar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 31.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 698.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BLINI WITH CAVIAR



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These traditional Russian pancakes are best with authentic garnishes: a dab of creme fraiche and a spoonful of caviar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce envelope)
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 large eggs, separated
Garnish: Creme fraiche and salmon or trout roe

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yeast over water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir together flour and 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt. Stir together buttermilk, butter, sugar, and egg yolks in a large bowl; whisk in yeast mixture, then flour mixture. Let stand, covered, in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, and coat with a thin layer of butter. Add a scant tablespoon batter for each blin (about 6 or 7 per skillet), and cook, flipping after bubbles appear at edges and color turns golden, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a parchment-lined tray, andlet cool for 30 minutes. Garnish with creme fraiche and caviar.

BLINI WITH MUSHROOM CAVIAR



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In Russian kitchens, mushroom caviar is made with cooked mushrooms and lots of sour cream. I use canned tomatoes in this version, and the result makes a savory topping for blini (and for latke, I found, as I tested the recipe during Chanukah). Make sure to finely chop the mushrooms.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 12 blini toppings, four to six as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 pound mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 batch buckwheat or cornmeal blini

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot. Cook, stirring, until tender, three to five minutes. Add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sweat, and add the garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often over medium heat, for five minutes until the mushrooms are tender and fragrant. Add the tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste and adjust the seasonings. There should be very little liquid in the pan. If there is, continue to simmer uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the dill, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 85, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 245 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BELUGA LENTIL CAVIAR ON BUCKWHEAT BLINIS



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Provided by Irene McGuinness

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (125 mL) dry black beluga lentils
1/4 tsp (1 mL) kosher salt
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely minced
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely minced red onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) plain thick yogurt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) capers, rinsed and drained
1 tsp (5 mL) za'atar (see tip)
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup (125 mL) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) buckwheat flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 mL) kosher salt
3/4 cup (180 mL) regular milk, or unsweetened nondairy alternative
1 large organic egg
2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing pan
1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon juice

Steps:

  • In fine-meshed sieve, rinse lentils, removing any tiny stones and debris. In small saucepan, bring 2 cups (500 mL) water and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt to a boil. Add rinsed lentils. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or just until lentils are tender but still hold their shape. It's best to be slightly undercooked. Drain well and transfer to medium-sized bowl. Add red pepper and onion and gently fold together. Set lentils aside to cool while making blinis.
  • In medium-sized bowl, combine all-purpose and buckwheat flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to blend. In small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, oil and lemon juice. Add to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Lightly brush large nonstick frying pan with a little oil. Heat pan over medium just until a drop of water bounces when added.
  • Drop batter, 1 Tbsp (15 mL) at a time, into hot frying pan, leaving space in between. You want batter thin enough so each blini will spread out to about 2 in (5 cm) in diameter as it cooks. If batter appears too thick, whisk in a tiny splash of additional milk.
  • Cook blini until bubbles form on the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes. Then flip with thin spatula and continue to cook for 1 more minute, until light golden brown. Transfer to lined baking sheet in single layer. Add a piece of parchment between layers as needed. Cover and set aside. Blinis can be refrigerated up to a day.
  • To serve, top blinis with equal amounts of yogurt, lentil mixture, capers, a pinch of za'atar, and a sprinkling of chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36, Protein 1g, Fat 1g, Carbohydrate 5g, Sugar 1g, Sodium 73mg

BELUGA LENTIL 'CAVIAR' WITH POTATO BLINI



Beluga Lentil 'Caviar' With Potato Blini image

Beluga lentils are so named because they resemble beluga caviar, and some creative vegetarian cooks have used them in recipes that play off the resemblance -- and make them taste a little like caviar, too.

Provided by Adapted from "

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup dried black beluga lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
2 pieces kombu (dried seaweed, about 2 inches by 2 inches)
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons highest-quality extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled then coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large egg
1 cup whole or low-fat buttermilk
Canola or other vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup crème fraîche (may substitute low-fat sour cream or Greek-style yogurt)
Coarse sea salt (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • 1 For the "caviar": Rinse the lentils
  • 2 Combine them with the water, kombu and salt in a small pot over medium-high heat
  • 3 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so the mixture is barely bubbling around the edges; cover and cook until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes
  • 4 Allow the lentils to cool in the liquid
  • 5 Discard the kombu, then drain the lentils and stir in the olive oil
  • 6 For the blini: Combine the potato, water and butter in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, until the potato is tender
  • 7 Cool
  • 8 Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl
  • 9 Whisk together the egg and buttermilk in a small bowl
  • 10 Run the cooled potato mixture through a ricer into the bowl with the flour mixture
  • 11 (If you don't have a ricer, mash very thoroughly with a potato masher or fork
  • 12 ) Whisk the buttermilk mixture into the flour-potato mixture
  • 13 Pour 1 tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil into a large skillet over medium heat
  • 14 Once it shimmers, add batter 1 tablespoon at a time to form small pancakes
  • 15 (You'll be able to fit about 5 blini at a time in a 12-inch skillet
  • 16 ) Cook until bubbles form all over the blinis' surface and the blini are deeply browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes; carefully flip and cook on the second side, then transfer to a plate
  • 17 Working in batches, cook the remaining blini, adding oil to the pan between batches if it looks dry
  • 18 To assemble, top each blini with crème fraîche and a teaspoon of beluga lentils
  • 19 Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired, and garnish with fresh dill

Nutrition Facts : Calories calories, Fat g, Carbohydrate g, Cholesterol mg, Fiber g, Protein g, SaturatedFat g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium mg, Sugar g

WEDDING BARBIE - BLINI WITH CAVIAR



Wedding Barbie - Blini with Caviar image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks
Cooking spray
Creme fraiche, for serving
1/8 cup caviar or fish roe, plus more if desired

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the yeast and warm water and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in the whole milk and melted butter. Add the all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, and salt, and mix well. Cover and let the mixture to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • When the dough has risen and doubled in size add the buttermilk and fold in the whipped egg whites until well mixed.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with the cooking spray before beginning to make the pancakes. Add tablespoons of batter to the skillet, forming 1-inch diameter pancakes (or larger, if you like) and cook until golden brown on 1 side then flip them over and do the same on the other side. Remove from pan allow to cool on a platter. Repeat with remaining batter. Top with creme fraiche and caviar and serve.

CHIVE BLINI WITH CAVIAR AND CREME FRAICHE



Chive Blini with Caviar and Creme Fraiche image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 50 (1-inch) pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup buckwheat flour
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted and separated
1 teaspoon chives, finely diced
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup creme fraiche
1-ounce caviar of your choice

Steps:

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, milk, 1 tablespoon butter, chives, and salt. Whisk just until ingredients come together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour. Set a medium nonstick pan over low heat and brush with melted butter. Pour approximately 1 teaspoon of the batter into the pan, and repeat leaving some space between pancakes. When bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes (about 1 to 2 minutes), flip them over with a spatula. Continue cooking for 1 minute more or until the pancakes are golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve with a tiny dollop of creme fraiche and an even tinier dollop of the caviar of your choice (paddle fish, hackleback, golden whitefish and tobiko all work well.)

BELUGA LENTILS



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These tiny black lentils are named for their resemblance to caviar.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups beluga lentils (see Sources)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 chile de árbol
1/4 cup red wine
3 sprigs basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils, and pick through them to remove any small stones.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons olive oil and wait a minute. Add the onion, thyme, chile, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook the onion, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring to coat the lentils in the oil and vegetables. Reduce the heat to low, and add the wine. Quickly add 6 cups water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn down the heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  • Strain the lentils over a bowl. Toss them with the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, the basil sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid. (Add more of the liquid if the lentils seem dry.) Taste for seasoning.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Rinse the lentils: Rinsing the lentils before cooking helps to remove any dirt or debris. It also helps to activate the lentils, which makes them cook more evenly.
  • Cook the lentils properly: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Use a food processor: A food processor is the best way to get a smooth and creamy lentil caviar. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender, but you may need to add more liquid to get a smooth consistency.
  • Season to taste: The lentil caviar should be seasoned to your liking. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
  • Serve immediately or store for later: Lentil caviar can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Beluga lentil caviar is a delicious and healthy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it on blini, crackers, or crostini, lentil caviar is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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