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 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 ...

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 ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Madhavi Tandon was perusing the shelves of King Soopers at the start of the pandemic when she stumbled upon a ...

This high-protein, nourishing bowl combines savory, roasted cherry tomatoes with earthy lentils, topped with creamy, ...

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 ...

Lentils really knock it out of the park: They’re nutritious, affordable, versatile, and quick to cook. These tiny, lens-shaped legumes have been a staple in kitchens around the world since they were ...

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 ...

One myth about vegetarian diets is that cutting out meat means it’s tough to get enough protein and iron in your diet. But with one powerhouse pantry staple, you’ll get a high-protein vegetable ...

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 ...

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 ...