Shiny black in colour and easy to cook. They cook quickly and are higher in amino acids than French, green or red lentils. It requires no pre-soaking with a firm, low-starch texture, and nutty, earthy flavour. Used in cooking in much the same manner as Lentils du Puy. They make for a spectacular presentation when used as an accompaniment to cooked salmon or pan seared scallops. Superb in a salads with roasted red and yellow peppers or used as a garnish for cream of tomato soup.