Chocolate Black Beluga Lentils® Truffles

You had Me at "Chocolate!"
Who doesn’t love something sweet?
Sweet treats for any occasion. Decadent, protein-rich Black Beluga Lentils® Truffles!
A great gift for someone special or just for yourself.

Black Beluga Lentils® Truffles
Ingredients

1/2 C Black Beluga Lentils®, uncooked
1 C Water
8 Oz Dark Chocolate, finely chopped (70% cacao or darker, your preference)
1/2 C Heavy Cream
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1/4 C Cocoa Powder, Powdered Sugar, OR Finely Chopped Nuts of your choice

Preparation 
Black Beluga Lentils® Puree

• Bring water to a boil, add the lentils, and simmer slowly for 25 minutes.
• Let cool slightly.
• Add vanilla and maple syrup to the cooked lentils, and purée the mixture in a food processor.
• Set aside.

• Put chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
• Heat heavy cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
• Pour chopped chocolate into the hot cream and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Whisk together until smooth and shiny.
• Stir in puréed lentil mixture, blending completely.
• Spoon ganache into shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper and smooth to an even depth.
• Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.

• Use a tablespoon or 4-teaspoon-sized cookie scoop to portion ganache into individual pieces.
• Roll into balls and refrigerate for at lest 30 minutes.
• In a shallow dish put cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or finely chopped nuts and roll each truffle to coat it.
• Refrigerate or freeze in an airtight container to store.

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