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 ...

Do you ever plan your weekly grocery run based on cleaning out the pantry? When you've got things on hand that need to be used up, it saves both time and money! Lentils are seeds that grow in pods and ...

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another ...

Lentils: They’re easy to make, packed with protein and nutrients and they taste delicious. The only problem? Sometimes you’ll chow down on a bowl of lentil soup, only to feel a little meh afterward.

Red lentils cook quickly, so they’re ideal for weeknights. Zaynab Issa simmers and blends them with coconut milk for a rich, ...

This concoction offers a welcome pause between the indulgent spreads of the holiday season and provides a moment of respite ...

Lentils and your microwave oven are ready when you want to cook. Because lentils don't need soaking like dry beans, they need only to be rinsed before nuking. Use twice the amount of water as lentils.

Lentils are a frequently underrated (but undeniably nutritious) pantry powerhouse. Let's face it -- you probably have a bag that's been kicking around, forgotten, for a few months at the back of your ...

Here'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 versatile, as ...