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.

Simmer the soup: Add tomato puree, water or broth, and lentils. Cover and cook on low heat until lentils are tender but still ...

Sautee carrots, celery and pancetta with oil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add crushed tomato and juice to vegetables and cook for 10 minutes stirring often. Add Lentils. Season with salt, pepper and ...

Once everything is ready, start to dump the ingredients into the slow cooker. Add the vegetables, the rinsed lentils, as well ...

Lentils are delicious in soups or salads, and also taste great as a super healthy side dish. Learn how to cook lentils on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, and more—plus find lots of easy lentil ...

When the weather is cold and dreary, the Green House on Porter in Ocean Springs offers homemade soup. Julian Brunt Special to the Sun Herald Lentil soup is hardly a Southern tradition, but if ...

Italians eat lentils and macaroni for good luck and prosperity in the New Year. The lentils are shaped like coins and represent money. Macaroni, in its day, was an expense, so Italians believed that ...

I don’t know why I overlook the humble lentil. These tiny legumes that resemble pancaked pebbles are often bypassed in my pantry, as I reach for grains and beans. When I finally do cook lentils, I ...

This post originally appeared on Food52. Until the very end, this recipe seems to be an exercise in austerity. It’s not like lentil stew has ever been a meal of wild excess, but this one is even more ...

Soup season is here, and this one-pot Lentil Soup with Carrots, Onions, and Celery is not only packed with flavor, but it's also perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Lentil soup is more like a rich ...

Great served as is, one way to take this dish to the next level is with toppings. Feel free to use whatever you have on hand, ...

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