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 ...

Do you ever plan your weekly grocery run based on cleaning out the pantry? When you've got things on hand that need to be used up, it saves both time and money! Lentils are seeds that grow in pods and ...

Lentils: They’re easy to make, packed with protein and nutrients and they taste delicious. The only problem? Sometimes you’ll chow down on a bowl of lentil soup, only to feel a little meh afterward.

Hearty and nutty, lentils pair well with many seasonal ingredients, such as nuts and winter squash. Take advantage of this delicious combination in a simple, nutritious salad. Green lentils and squash ...

Beans of any type suit me fine. Lentils may top my list of favorites, though, because they don't need to soak before cooking and they cook so fast. It's easy to make a main dish with lentils and have ...

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Lentils are a frequently underrated (but undeniably nutritious) pantry powerhouse. Let's face it -- you probably have a bag that's been kicking around, forgotten, for a few months at the back of your ...

Here's a super-simple and tasty way to prepare green lentils without a pressure cooker. Easy and very healthy, this legume has many advantages, as it is rich in nutrients. It's also very versatile, as ...