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.

Lentils are an amazing superfood that has some serious positive health benefits for our bodies. It's a versatile ingredient ...

I always have canned beans in my pantry (if you can call a deep cabinet drawer a pantry), but I make lentils from scratch almost every weekend. The advantage is that lentils cook more quickly than any ...

½ pound (about 1 cup) brown or green lentils, picked over and well rinsed 1 dried lime, pierced in several places with a sharp knife or fork 1 small red onion, diced 10 cherry or grape tomatoes, diced ...

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

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 ...

Craving winter comfort food? Dried peas, beans and lentils are nutritious, protein-packed ingredients that can take on starring roles in hearty dishes when they’re paired with spices and herbs.

It’s been called both a “bowl of blessedness” and the “soup of the Devil,” and it’s the stuff of legend. Frank and Jesse James reputedly downed a few bowls before pulling some of their heists -- and ...

Citrus fruits are culinary powerhouses, great ingredients that pack valuable nutrients. This is the message made edible in the following recipe for lime chicken, from a feature in Prevention ...