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.

Sautee carrots, celery and pancetta with oil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add crushed tomato and juice to vegetables and cook for 10 minutes stirring often. Add Lentils. Season with salt, pepper and ...

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Red lentils cook quickly and don’t need soaking, so this is perfect for a fast, nourishing meal. The spices—turmeric, cumin, ...

NEW YORK (CBS 2) - Nothing takes the chill out of your bones like a nice hot bowl of soup. This week, CBS 2's Tony Tantillo explains how to make this hearty lentil soup. - Heat olive oil, celery, ...

Great served as is, one way to take this dish to the next level is with toppings. Feel free to use whatever you have on hand, ...

I don’t know why I overlook the humble lentil. These tiny legumes that resemble pancaked pebbles are often bypassed in my pantry, as I reach for grains and beans. When I finally do cook lentils, I ...

When the weather is cold and dreary, the Green House on Porter in Ocean Springs offers homemade soup. Julian Brunt Special to the Sun Herald Lentil soup is hardly a Southern tradition, but if ...

I always have canned beans in my pantry (if you can call a deep cabinet drawer a pantry), but I make lentils from scratch almost every weekend. The advantage is that lentils cook more quickly than any ...

WATCH: Living arts assistant digital editor Matt Juul introduces the Winter Soup Club – a newsletter for people who love making, eating and thinking about soup. Last week, the Globe launched Winter ...

I don’t know why I overlook the humble lentil. These tiny legumes that resemble pancaked pebbles are often bypassed in my pantry, as I reach for grains and beans. When I finally do cook lentils, I ...