Each type of lentil—black, green, brown, red and yellow—has a unique flavor, texture and culinary purpose. This legume is versatile enough to work in recipes as diverse as salads, vegan sloppy joes ...

The Pros of Lentils. Nutritionally, a single cup of cooked lentils is an excellent source of protein, fiber, folate, iron, vitamin B6, and a good source of potassium and magnesium.

Because the cooking time can vary by age and variety, follow the directions on the package for basic cooking. A good rule of thumb is to rinse the lentils under cold running water, then combine 1 ...

Just one cup of lentils packs 18 grams of protein and enough fiber to provide that slow-burning energy that helps keep blood sugar levels even and cravings at bay.

Lentils also cook quickly. If your excuse is that you don’t have a few hours to cook beans, the 20-30 minutes it takes to deliver a bowl of lentils don’t give you anywhere to hide.

It takes time to prepare a meal from scratch, and everyone these days seems to be looking for faster, easier ways to get dinner on the table. Add healthful and good-tasting and you've got almost ...

While the lentils cook, heat the oil in another heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook until it turns light brown, about 10 minutes.

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 1 cup small green or brown lentils. 2 1/2 cups water. Sauté the garlic and celery in olive oil over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, being careful not to let the ...

1 small poblano pepper, seeded, finely diced. 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, finely diced. 2 garlic cloves, minced. 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger with juices ...