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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Discover a straightforward dosa batter recipe to make soft, crunchy dosas using rice and lentils. Follow simple steps of soaking, grinding and fermenting and enjoy hot, delicious dosas anytime.

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 ...

Beans of any type suit me fine. Lentils may top my list of favorites, though, because they don't need to soak before cooking and they cook so fast. It's easy to make a main dish with lentils and have ...

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 ...