{"id":"901c6929-dcbb-48e4-b0b1-460f1270ed0a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/901c6929-dcbb-48e4-b0b1-460f1270ed0a","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/soy-braised-black-lentils?srsltid=AfmBOorlBb6PUjKKAtqDXayImwSCJIGgM-wcWxKM6plYryNf0_hPycvB","title":"Soy-Braised Black Lentils","description":"These soy-garlic-braised black lentils are a sweet, salty delight, and excellent served warm or cold along with rice.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/63da92247d3b2da7813c532d/16:9/w_3999,h_2249,c_limit/0201023-basically-soy-caviar-lentils.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"½ cup black beluga lentils, rinsed","item":"black beluga lentils","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"rinsed"},{"text":"3 Tbsp. soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp. agave nectar","item":"agave nectar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds","item":"toasted sesame seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Cooked rice and seasoned toasted seaweed snacks (for serving)","item":"Cooked rice and seasoned toasted seaweed snacks","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, ½ cup black beluga lentils, rinsed, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 2 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer, until lentils are tender (liquid will be mostly absorbed), 18–22 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Mix in 2 Tbsp. agave nectar and 1 Tbsp. sugar and cook, stirring often, until liquid is syrupy and reduced to about 2 Tbsp., 8–10 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Remove lentils from heat and sprinkle 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds over. Serve warm with cooked rice and seasoned toasted seaweed snacks.\nDo ahead: Lentils can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature or reheat if desired before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:04.304085+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:04.304085+00:00"}