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.

Despite all their colors and names, lentils fall into two distinct camps—here's how to choose which type to use for whatever ...

Learn how to make creamy Spanish lentil soup, a comforting and hearty one-pot meal. This easy and flavorful recipe is packed with protein, vegetables, and traditional Spanish seasonings, perfect for a ...

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 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 ...

Stay-Put Cooking is a kitchen dispatch while you're stuck at home social distancing. Check out the archive for more tips and tricks. In the spirit of squeezing some vegetable matter into your ...

Until not so long ago, red lentils seemed to be a "niche" ingredient, mainly linked to vegetarian cuisine. In a few years they have crept into many pantries ... and yet they still generate the same ...

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 ...

Italians eat lentils to bring good fortune, linking their round shape with gold coins. No wonder: at 20¢ per 1/2-cup cooked serving (of brown lentils), these peppery little legumes practically put ...