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, ...

If the lentils are not cooking in the cooker, then know easy Desi hacks and tips with which the lentils will cook quickly and become soft and tasty. Lentils are an important part of everyday Indian ...

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, 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.

I love making curry for meal prep ever since I realized that making it isn't as complicated as I once thought. This coconut curry recipe comes together in under an hour and uses basic, whole-food ...

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 ...

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 ...

Red Lentil Dal, a gluten-free recipe that comes together in about 30 minutes. (Laura B. Russell, Special To The Oregonian/OregonLive) By LAURA B. RUSSELL Keeping pantry staples around the house for ...