Beluga Lentil Caviar on Blini

Ingredients for Beluga Lentil Caviar on Blini

• 120ml black beluga lentils

• 475ml water

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 tablespoons minced capers, packed in brine

• 2 tablespoons brine from the caper jar

• 60ml vegan mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon Miso Mayo or white miso paste

• 60g buckwheat flour

• 60g organic, unbleached, plain flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 300ml nondairy milk (almond, soy, or rice)

• 45ml vegan butter, melted

• Vegan butter or nonstick cooking spray, as needed

• 1/2 bunch fresh chives, minced for garnish

How to make Beluga Lentil Caviar on Blini

Make the beluga lentil caviar: Rinse the lentils and put them in a small pot with the water. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.

Drain the cooked lentils and place them in medium bowl. Add the salt, capers, and caper brine. Mix well and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, and a maxi¬mum of 2 days.

Make the vegan sauce: Mix the vegan mayonnaise with the Miso Mayo in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.

Make the blini: In a medium bowl, combine the flours and baking powder. Whisk the nondairy milk and melted butter into the flour until a batter forms. Allow the batter to rest a few minutes.

Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a small dab of butter to the pan or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. To form each blin, pour a little more than a tablespoon of batter into the pan. You can usually cook 4 to 6 blini at a time. Wait until the pancakes begin to show air bubbles all over the tops and the bottoms are brown. Flip the blini over and cook until golden brown.

Using the back of a spoon, spread a small amount of the Vegan Sour "Cream" on each blin, add a teaspoon of the beluga lentil caviar, and top with a pinch of minced chives. Serve immediately.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.