Lentils and your microwave oven are ready when you want to cook. Because lentils don't need soaking like dry beans, they need only to be rinsed before nuking. Use twice the amount of water as lentils.

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.

There’s no need to soak lentils in advance — just rinse and cook. They’ll soften naturally as they simmer with the broth and ...

While pulses were once considered peasant food, they are now a permanent fixture in most people's cooking, and not just in meat-free dishes. For food writer Inga Pfannebecker lentils, which range from ...

Lentils are an ancient food. Evidence of domesticated lentils dates back to 8000 B.C., NPR reported. Today, Canada is the world’s largest supplier of lentils, according to lentils.org. There are many ...

From hardy green, black, and brown lentils to fall-apart red and yellow varieties, these little legumes make a great addition to all kinds of meals. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and ...

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.