Beluga Lentil Caviar on Buckwheat Blinis - alive magazine

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry black beluga lentils
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) kosher salt
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely minced
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely minced red onion
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain thick yogurt
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp (5 mL) za’atar (see tip)
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) buckwheat flour
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking soda
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) regular milk, or unsweetened nondairy alternative
• 1 large organic egg
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing pan
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon juice