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Lentils

Lentils are the perfect pantry staple: inexpensive, elegant, and packed with nutrients. Which are best?

By Published Aug. 19, 2019

What You Need To Know

Lentils are among the most versatile foods in our pantry. We use them for soups and stews, in salads and rice pilaf, and in classic pairings with proteins such as salmon, pork chops, and sausages. Although we like tiny, firm French lentilles du Puy and vibrant, tender red lentils, our recipes call for them only on occasion. More often we reach for brown or green lentils, which we’ve...