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 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 ...

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 ...

Perhaps that is why they appear in kitchens across the world, from Indian dals to Mediterranean soups. Yet lentils are far ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

People are often surprised when I tell them the most-popular spots at The Purple Onion are the herb-and-spice rack and the bean counter. It makes sense to me, though, because the beans are great, ...