Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeronsNc Coastline Recipe

Nc Coastline Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time45m
Serves4

beluga lentils, carrot, onion, capers, hazelnut beurre noisette

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Lentils

Vegetables

Beurre Noisette

Seasoning

Method

Preparing Lentils

  1. 1

    Cook the Lentils

    Rinse the beluga lentils under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain any excess water and set aside.

Preparing Vegetables

  1. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Peel and finely dice the carrot and onion. Set aside.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrot, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are soft and translucent. Add the capers and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Making Beurre Noisette

  1. 4

    Prepare Hazelnut Beurre Noisette

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped hazelnuts.

Combining the Dish

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked beluga lentils with the sautéed vegetable mixture. Drizzle the hazelnut beurre noisette over the top and mix gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

More from Herons