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.

Despite all their colors and names, lentils fall into two distinct camps—here's how to choose which type to use for whatever you're making.

Stay-Put Cooking is a kitchen dispatch while you're stuck at home social distancing. Check out the archive for more tips and tricks. In the spirit of squeezing some vegetable matter into your ...

Lentils are well-loved as a plant-based protein source, and no wonder: They’re easy, versatile, and incredibly affordable. Red lentils are part of the legume family, like beans, and they’re an ...

Italians eat lentils to bring good fortune, linking their round shape with gold coins. No wonder: at 20¢ per 1/2-cup cooked serving (of brown lentils), these peppery little legumes practically put ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Madhavi Tandon was perusing the shelves of King Soopers at the start of the pandemic when she stumbled upon a ...