Lentils are tiny, mighty, and endlessly versatile. Here's how to make the most of them in every dish.

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.

A cozy winter dream.

Imagine this: You open the pantry looking for a can of beans, but all you find is a bag of red lentils. It's not what the recipe calls for, but it'll work in a pinch, right? That's true, it will, but ...

Lentils are a nutritionist favorite: While they’re rich in protein, iron, folate, potassium and fiber like other beans and legumes, they’re also less likely to make you gassy. Amateur mistake #1: ...

Oh, you’re cooking beans right now? So is everyone else, it seems. As the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders have made people more reliant on pantry staples than ever, beans have ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While both are in the legume family of plants, there are a few key distinctions when it comes to beans vs ...

Beans are an incredibly easy ingredient to cook, and the perfect base or accompaniment for many dishes like soup, chili, tacos, rice, salad, dips and more. They’re nutritious, chock-full of protein ...