Organic Black Beluga Lentils 500g

Black beluga lentils are the most visually striking lentil — tiny, jet-black spheres that glisten like caviar when cooked (hence the name), with an intensely earthy, slightly peppery flavour and the firmest texture of all lentil varieties. These certified organic black beluga lentils from Just Natural Organic hold their shape beautifully even after extended cooking, making them the premium choice for salads, grain bowls, and fine-dining-inspired home cooking.

High in protein (26g/100g), folate, iron, manganese, and anthocyanin antioxidants from their dark pigment. The most visually impressive and most expensive of all lentil varieties.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 500g.

Cook 1:2.5 ratio for 25–30 minutes. They hold their shape and glisten on the plate — use in dishes where appearance matters: salads, grain bowls, as a canapé base, or alongside fish and poultry.

Recipe idea — Black Beluga Lentils with Smoked Salmon: Cook 200g black beluga lentils for 25 minutes, drain and dress warm with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Serve on plates topped with sliced smoked salmon, a quenelle of crème fraîche, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon. The gleaming black lentils against the pink salmon is restaurant-quality visual impact requiring almost no effort.

Ingredients: Organic Black Beluga Lentils.

FAQs

Why are they called beluga lentils?
Their resemblance to beluga caviar — tiny, black, and glistening — gives them their name. They are the most visually striking lentil and are used in upscale restaurant cooking for exactly this visual quality.

Do beluga lentils hold their shape?
Yes — better than any other lentil variety. Even after 30 minutes of cooking they maintain their distinct round shape and don't break apart.

Do these need soaking?
No — cook directly for 25–30 minutes.