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 are a great low-fat, protein-rich option that also offers a pack of fibre. But how do you exactly cook these legumes? (Photo via Getty Images) In a perfect world, if Raj Thandhi had her way, 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 ...

On top of that, lentil salad with beets and walnuts is delicious—the perfect package. It benefits from the earthy-sweet ...

In "Quick & Dirty," Salon Food's Mary Elizabeth Williams serves up simplified recipes and shortcuts for exhausted cooks just like you — because quick and dirty should still be delicious. You need a ...

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