Lentils are chameleons in the kitchen. They’re just as comfortable adding heft to a salad as they are as the base of a slow cooker curry. On top of being wildly versatile, they’re also inexpensive, ...

There are around 3,000 known types of lentils in the world. However, because many of these varieties are rarely grown, only about 80 of these types are available. Of course, most of us consume only a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lentils are one of the oldest and most versatile legumes on the planet. First cultivated in Southwest Asia over 8,000 years ago, lentils were ...

Lentils are an ancient food. Evidence of domesticated lentils dates back to 8000 B.C., NPR reported. Today, Canada is the world’s largest supplier of lentils, according to lentils.org. There are many ...

Lentils conceal their superpowers with a dowdy exterior. Pound for pound, raw lentils have more protein than steak. While not as protein-dense once cooked, they pack even more iron than meat, in ...

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 ...

At my house, dinner is not a three-course meal every night. More likely, it’s a main course and a green salad. Sometimes, it is a one-pot main course, though not always. (I find that even when cooking ...