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.

The problem with healthy soups is that they’re often not much to look at. Legumes and the dried bean and pea family aren’t visually exciting. When you’re sipping them, you’re delighted, but part of ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Madhavi Tandon was perusing the shelves of King Soopers at the start of the pandemic when she stumbled upon a ...

Red lentils are an ideal legume. For one thing, they’re quick to prepare, cooking up in less than 20 minutes, with no pre-soaking or brining required. But the best thing about cooking red lentils is ...

Small red lentils are one of our favorite legumes; they do not hold their shape when cooked but break down into a creamy, thick puree—perfect for a hearty, satisfying soup. Lentils are popular in ...

Blending beans and vegetables to create a creamy soup became a “thing” for me several years ago when I was seeking a cream-less way to add richness to a simple puree of broccoli soup. I reached for a ...