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Balsamic lentils – basic recipe and more
Balsamic vinegar and lentils are an absolute dream team! Quick to make, spicy, sweet, filling and healthy. What more could you want? Right, a scoop of burrata could top it all off. That's why this article contains a basic recipe for balsamic lentils and ideas on how you can conjure up an autumnal feast with burrata and pumpkin.
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Balsamic vinegar and lentils are an absolute dream team! Quick to make, spicy, sweet, filling and healthy. What more could you want? Right, a scoop of burrata could top it all off. That’s why this article contains a basic recipe for balsamic lentils and ideas on how you can conjure up an autumnal feast with burrata and pumpkin.
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Basic recipe
- Step 1Cook the lentils in the vegetable stock until they are soft.
- Step 2Peel and finely dice the onion. Then sauté in olive oil in a pan. Season with salt, pepper and thyme.
- Step 3Lift the lentils out of the stock with a slotted spoon and add to the pan. Deglaze with half of the balsamic vinegar, mix well and reduce a little. If necessary, add a spoonful or two of the vegetable stock to lengthen the broth a little.
- Step 4Whisk together the olive oil, mustard, the rest of the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper to make a sauce. Mix with the lentils and serve.
Autumnal variation with burrata and pumpkin
- Step 5Finely dice a Hokkaido pumpkin and sauté in a little olive oil. Don’t forget the salt and pepper. Deglaze the cubes with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar just before they are cooked and then mix with the lentils. Serve the pumpkin and lentil vegetables on plates and top with a scoop of burrata.
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If the balsamic lentils have whetted your appetite even more, try our recipe for Italian lentil soup! And don’t forget to bookmark the following graphic on Pinterest!
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