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.

Rich in protein, fiber, and iron, lentils are a dynamite addition to a plant-based diet.Here's what you need to know about the different varieties of this versatile legume:.Yellow and red lentils are ...

These crispy lentil fritters are golden, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein and flavor. Perfect as a snack, ...

Lentils are a colorful, earthy addition to your pantry. From a distance, containers of black, green, brown, red and yellow lentils could be mistaken for candies or sprinkles, but these little disks ...

If you’ve ever had a ho-hum bowl of lentil soup, you could be forgiven for thinking lentils are boring. But “if they’re cooked well, they can be luxurious,” says 2024 F&W Best New Chef Karyn Tomlinson ...

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. Other cultures seem ...

I don’t know why I overlook the humble lentil. These tiny legumes that resemble pancaked pebbles are often bypassed in my pantry, as I reach for grains and beans. When I finally do cook lentils, I ...

How old are lentils? Here’s one clue: People who say lentils are shaped like lenses have the reference backward. Turns out that the world’s first lenses got that name because they were shaped like ...