Black Lentil Borscht Recipe

Name: Black Lentil Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. coconut oil; 2 medium onions, halved and sliced (3 cups); 4 bay leaves; 2 tsp. sea salt; 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.); 3 medium beets, roots peeled and grated, greens sliced into thin ribbons (4 cups); 2 cups cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup black beluga lentils, rinsed and soaked 8 hours, or overnight; 1 1/2 Tbs. caraway seeds; 1 ripe avocado, for garnish; 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges; 5 tsp. cold-pressed olive oil, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. coconut oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced (3 cups)
4 bay leaves
2 tsp. sea salt
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.)
3 medium beets, roots peeled and grated, greens sliced into thin ribbons (4 cups)
2 cups cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup black beluga lentils, rinsed and soaked 8 hours, or overnight
1 1/2 Tbs. caraway seeds
1 ripe avocado, for garnish
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
5 tsp. cold-pressed olive oil, for garnish

1
Heat coconut oil in a large stockpot.
2
Add onions, bay leaves, and salt; saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
4
Add grated beets, cabbage, pepper, lentils, and 8 cups water.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6
Add caraway seeds and beet greens, and let greens wilt 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Serve soup hot or cold, garnished with avocado slices, a squeeze of lemon, and a 1-tsp.
8
drizzle of olive oil.

329

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. coconut oil, 2 medium onions, halved and sliced (3 cups), 4 bay leaves, 2 tsp. sea salt, and more.

Yes, Black Lentil Borscht falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Lentil Borscht

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Variations & substitutions

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