Caviar or Beluga lentils , as the name suggests, are a variety of small, hemispherical, shiny black
lentils .
These lentils are perfect to eat in salads , since they do not peel after cooking, they have a mild flavor and their dark brown color gives a very attractive touch to the dish.
Caviar lentils do not require prior soaking and are cooked in just 25 minutes over low heat.
Among all the types of lentils that we can find on the market,
Caviar or Beluga is the one that contains the most protein . This feature is especially interesting for those people who want to reduce or eliminate the consumption of proteins of animal origin and replace them with those of plant origin.
Caviar lentils are also a source of carbohydrates, which provides us with energy for a long period of time and prevents us from snacking between meals.
Fiber gives us a feeling of satiety, helps regulate intestinal transit, facilitates the expulsion of the fats we eat and prevents blood sugar levels from increasing suddenly.
These
legumes provide us with a large amount of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B1 and B6, potassium, phosphorus and of course, iron. To assimilate the iron present in lentils well, we must take them before or mixed with a food rich in vitamin C such as tomato, pepper, parsley, orange or lemon.
It should be noted that the dark color of these lentils is due to the presence of a pigment called anthocyanin, an antioxidant that prevents premature aging of the skin and eyesight and also protects us from numerous viruses and bacteria in the urinary tract.
Caviar lentils are the best option to follow a healthy, balanced diet rich in vegetable proteins.
