Wash the dried black beluga lentils.
Cook them for 10 minutes in a pot of salted water.
After draining the boiled lentils, spread them out on a baking sheet for at least 20 minutes to dry.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Drizzle lentils with canola oil and salt. Add any additional desired spices.
Bake for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, move lentils around for more even cooking.