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.

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 ...

These healthy lentil recipes are a great option for dinner, receiving four- and five-star ratings from the EatingWell readers ...

A bag of dried lentils is an inexpensive, indestructible pantry staple. It’s also a nutritional superhero, ready to transform into healthy, delicious meals at a moment’s notice. But, if you grew up in ...

Legumes are nutritious, affordable and practical—we could all use a little bit more on our plates. Although it’s handy to keep a few canned varieties in the pantry, their dry counterparts offer much ...

With a summery orzo salad, a curried coconut soup and tomato-marinated toast. By Tanya Sichynsky Ali Slagle’s orzo salad with lentils and zucchini.Credit...Bobbi Lin for The New York Times. Food ...

Lentils on Bastille Day? Of course, or as they say in France, bien sur. Both of today's recipes are from Yotam Ottolenghi,(www.Ottolenghi.co.uk). I've tasted the first, and, the second, I'll be making ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I haven't received any direct responses to the request for lentil soup like that served at Layla's. Maybe ...