Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lentils are members of the dried legume or pulse family along with beans, peas, and chickpeas. They are normally sold dried and ...

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 ...

Readers love this new coconut kitchri recipe, and it’s easy to see why this warming lentil and rice porridge is so popular.

Both lentils and chickpeas are affordable, filling, and rich in plant protein. But which one should you add more often to your daily meals?

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, like beans and chickpeas, are versatile, comforting and nutritious. They’re an ideal pantry staple because, unlike their legume cousins, they don’t require pre-soaking and they cook quickly.

Lentils and your microwave oven are ready when you want to cook. Because lentils don't need soaking like dry beans, they need only to be rinsed before nuking. Use twice the amount of water as lentils.

This homemade beef and lentil dog food is a simple, hearty meal made with ground beef, tender lentils, carrots, and spinach.

Lentils, like beans and chickpeas, are versatile, comforting and nutritious. They’re an ideal pantry staple because, unlike their legume cousins, they don’t require pre-soaking and they cook quickly.