Lentils often get the undeserved rap that they are boring. But people all over the world know the truth — that they're versatile, satisfying and the perfect low-maintenance alternative to beans.

Turn to lentils to make your next pot of soup extra-satisfying. From Tadka Dal with Roti to Smoked Ham Hock and Lentil Soup, ...

You can use a rice cooker or pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot) to cook lentils, but even in just a pot with liquid they are quick cooking, says Tessa Nguyen, R.D., L.D.N., professional chef and ...

The Curry Lentil Soup from What’s Gaby Cooking is the total package. It has an exceptionally rich flavor and texture, thanks ...

Do you ever plan your weekly grocery run based on cleaning out the pantry? When you've got things on hand that need to be used up, it saves both time and money! Lentils are seeds that grow in pods and ...

Lentils, like beans and chickpeas, are versatile, comforting and nutritious. They’re an ideal pantry staple because, unlike their legume cousins, they don’t require pre-soaking and they cook quickly.

Lentils don't always have the most exciting reputation. People tend to associate the tiny pulse with dark brown, mushy and bland soups, says cookbook author Crescent Dragonwagon, the source of a very ...

Lentils: They’re easy to make, packed with protein and nutrients and they taste delicious. The only problem? Sometimes you’ll chow down on a bowl of lentil soup, only to feel a little meh afterward.

ONE of the best things about food is a syndrome I call Cone Contagion: You see someone eating an ice cream and you have to have one yourself. But I never associated it with anything nourishing until a ...

Here's a super-simple and tasty way to prepare green lentils without a pressure cooker. Easy and very healthy, this legume has many advantages, as it is rich in nutrients. It's also very versatile, as ...