A food writer's trick for turning lentils into a satisfyingly crisp topping for salads, grain bowls, and more.

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 ...

How long should lentils be soaked?: Lentils are a very healthy food. Rich in protein, they provide numerous health benefits.

Create a savory rice bowl by mixing cooked rice with lentils and peanut sauce. Prepare the sauce by blending peanuts with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth. Mix this sauce into the ...

Why Soak Lentils? Understanding Soaking Times for Lentils: Lentils are an incredibly nutritious food, packed with protein and offering a variety of health advantages. In many households, lentils and ...

Bring lentils, water, and turmeric to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook lentils covered until very tender, about 35 minutes. This can also be cooked in an instapot or pressure cooker too. Stir the ...

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.

On dark and gloomy mornings this week, I’ve been cheered by the fact that Friday is Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colors, the Hindu holiday welcomes spring and emphasizes love, community and the ...

Red lentils pack a punch with around 26% protein by weight, making them an excellent source of plant-based protein. Green peas also offer a decent protein content of about 5% by weight. While red ...