Black lentils with goat cheese cream, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh thyme

Black lentils with goat cheese cream, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh thyme

@vandelli-formaggi

A refined vegetarian main or single dish: black lentils, slowly cooked with onion and herbs, are served with a soft goat cheese cream, enhanced by extra virgin olive oil and fresh thyme leaves. A blend of flavors and textures that combines rusticity and delicacy in a modern way.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 35 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Black lentils320g
  • Golden onion60g
  • Carrot40g
  • Celery30g
  • Extra virgin olive oil30mL
  • Vegetable broth1L
  • Fine salt2g
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Goat cheese
    Goat cheese150g
  • Greek yogurt50g
  • Fresh thymeto taste
  • Lemon juice10mL

Purchasable products

  • Soft Goat Cheese (approx. 0.25 KG)

    Soft Goat Cheese (approx. 0.25 KG)

    1 product
    6.90

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 6

    Finely chop onion, carrot, and celery. Gently sauté in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of oil.

  2. STEP 2 OF 6

    Add the black lentils, toast for 1 minute, and cover with hot vegetable broth.

  3. STEP 3 OF 6

    Cook over low heat for about 30-35 minutes, adding broth if necessary. At the end of cooking, adjust salt and pepper.

  4. STEP 4 OF 6

    Meanwhile, prepare the goat cheese cream: blend the cheese in a mixer with Greek yogurt, a teaspoon of lemon juice, a drizzle of oil, and a pinch of pepper until smooth and creamy.

  5. STEP 5 OF 6

    Plate the hot lentils, adding a generous spoonful of goat cheese cream in the center.

  6. STEP 6 OF 6

    Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, and, if desired, a grind of black pepper.

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2 days. Reheat the lentils before serving.

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)91.95
Carbohydrates (g)10.91
of which Sugars (g)1.03
Fat (g)2.75
of which Saturates (g)0.5
Protein (g)5.21
Fiber (g)2.73
Sale (g)0.26
  • Proteins
    5.21g·24%
  • Carbohydrates
    10.91g·51%
  • Fats
    2.75g·13%
  • Fibers
    2.73g·13%