Grilled Sardines With Beluga Lentils Recipe

Name: Grilled Sardines With Beluga Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cardamom pods, crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 cups water; 2 cups organic vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups uncooked dried beluga lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 (3-ounce) cleaned whole fresh sardines; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 cups gourmet salad greens; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cardamom pods, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 cups water
2 cups organic vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups uncooked dried beluga lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 (3-ounce) cleaned whole fresh sardines
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups gourmet salad greens
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1
Place cardamom and cumin in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally. Add 3 cups water, broth, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 40 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving liquid. Discard solids.
2
Combine cooking liquid and lentils in pan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 18 minutes or until lentils are just tender; drain.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add lentils, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Remove from heat; set aside.
4
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
5
Arrange fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes or until skin is crisp. Turn; grill 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle with juice.
6
Combine greens and vinegar. Arrange 1 cup greens on each of 4 plates; top each with 1 cup lentils. Arrange 3 sardines on each plate.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cardamom pods, crushed, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 3 cups water, 2 cups organic vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sardines With Beluga Lentils falls under the Seafood 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.

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Grilled Sardines With Beluga Lentils

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