A food writer's trick for turning lentils into a satisfyingly crisp topping for salads, grain bowls, and more.

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Compared to chickpeas, lentils are higher in fiber, protein, and ...

Whether you are looking for a light meal or a hearty starter, Coconut Lentil Soup is a wholesome recipe that satisfies both the body and the palate. It’s naturally vegetarian, filling, and well-suited ...

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 ...

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With just a few minutes prep time and a slow (hands-off) simmer on the stovetop, this red lentils and tomato soup is a winner for fall supper. It also lets you take advantage of local tomatoes as the ...

Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian, nutrition and food editor, video star, recipe developer, and writer. She has over 10 years of experience writing about food and nutrition. Beans and lentils ...

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 ...

Chuck Penner is somewhat bullish for red lentil prices but he's quite pessimistic about the green lentil outlook.