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Grilled Cabbage with Beluga Lentil and Balsamic Sauce

LETTUCE LEAF
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head purple cabbage, cut in wedges
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Beluga Lentil

  • 1 cup beluga lentil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth, or water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 springs thyme
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Balsamic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbs dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill.
  • In the small mixing bowl combine 2 tsp of olive oil, lemon juice and salt. 
  • Brush all the sides of cabbage wages with mixture and place them on the grill.
  • Turn the cabbage from side to side occasionally until the cabbage is charred and the center is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in the medium pot combine lentil and broth or water, add thyme and bay leave and bring it to boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer the lentil for about 25 minutes until its tender. 
  • When lentil is done mix it with the lemon juice. 
  • For the sauce, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and salt to the mason jar.
  • Close the lid and shake well. 
  • Remove cabbage from the grill.
  • Place some beluga lentil on the plate, top it with a wedge of cabbage, drizzle it with sauce and fresh thyme leaves. 
  • Serve immediately and enjoy! 
Keyword main dish, plant based dinner, vegan dish, vegan grilling