Give lentils the spotlight with lentil recipes that are hearty, flavorful, and proof that this humble bean deserves main ...

Side dishHere'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 ...

This rich, hearty, and undeniably satisfying soup is loaded with navy beans, smoky ham, and lots of vegetables. This Lebanese ...

Lentils are well-loved as a plant-based protein source, and no wonder: They’re easy, versatile, and incredibly affordable.

Lentils can be an addition to a nutrient-rich diet. Their health benefits include fiber, protein, and key vitamins. Lentils are edible seeds from the legume family. They’re well known for their lens ...

Lentils are delicious in soups or salads, and also taste great as a super healthy side dish. Learn how to cook lentils on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, and more—plus find lots of easy lentil ...

Lentils are a nutritionist favorite: While they’re rich in protein, iron, folate, potassium and fiber like other beans and legumes, they’re also less likely to make you gassy. Amateur mistake #1: ...

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.

The general opinion about lentils is that they don't need soaking. I have a different opinion. If you don't soak them, they absorb too much fluid from a soup or from other liquid cooking mediums, ...

Italians eat lentils to bring good fortune, linking their round shape with gold coins. No wonder: at 20¢ per 1/2-cup cooked serving (of brown lentils), these peppery little legumes practically put ...

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. This thrifty ingredient makes weeknight cooking so much easier. The humble lentil is a kitchen powerhouse. Armando Rafael for The ...