Beluga Lentil Toasts

14 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Beluga lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons sherry vinegar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons creme de cassis
  • Garnish: Melba toast rounds, 1/2 cup creme fraiche

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and transfer lentils to a bowl. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2
    Whisk together 2 tablespoons vinegar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oils until blended. Pour over cooled lentils, adjust seasoning, and set aside. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until needed, up to 1 day in advance.
  3. 3
    Melt butter in a large saute pan over low heat. Add onion and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 45 to 50 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Transfer to a bowl, and deglaze the pan with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Pour hot vinegar into bowl with onion; add creme de cassis, and stir to incorporate. Let mixture cool 10 minutes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until needed.
  4. 4
    Return lentils and caramelized onion to room temperature 1 hour before serving. Arrange crackers on a plate with a bowl of caramelized onion and a bowl of lentils. Let guests spread crackers with 1/4 teaspoon creme fraiche each, and top with a spoonful each of lentils and caramelized onion.

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