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Lentils are well-loved as a plant-based protein source, and no wonder: They’re easy, versatile, and incredibly affordable. Red lentils are part of the legume family, like beans, and they’re an ...

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 ...

The majority of veggie burgers rely on black beans as the base. As delicious as they are, this legume may do a better job as ...

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

In just a few steps, you can transform these versatile legumes into soups, salads, and beyond. If you’ve ever had a ho-hum bowl of lentil soup, you could be forgiven for thinking lentils are boring.

Discover the benefits lentils bring to your wellness. Discover the benefits lentils bring to your wellness. Fall in love with these humble beans. Recipes include Red Lentil-Corn Chowder, Waldorf Salad ...

While pulses were once considered peasant food, they are now a permanent fixture in most people's cooking, and not just in meat-free dishes. For food writer Inga Pfannebecker lentils, which range from ...

Don’t underestimate the lentil. These tiny pebblelike legumes may be a tad frumpy in appearance, but any perceived drabness or lumpiness shouldn’t deter you from eating them. Lentils are rich in plant ...