Lentil

All the satisfaction of a hearty, rich, bean-based cassoulet with none of the painstaking hours of cooking.

Red split lentils cook even more quickly than other types, making them ideal for weeknight dinners. Turn them into a meal by pairing with savory spiced greens.

This soup coaxes big flavors from a short ingredient list. 

This recipe is inspired by mujadara, a simple combination of lentils, rice, and onions that exists in various forms across the Middle East. It's comforting but not too rich, and it's fresh and vegetarian without relying on many perishable ingredients. In other words, it's the perfect meal for the nights in between holiday parties.

Roasted lemony broccolini, lentils, and salty feta are doused in a spiced oil that’s even better on day two.

Don't tell my mom I stole a trick from her Bengali onion fritters.

These crispy, crackly zucchini fritters take inspiration from the traditional Bengali onion snacks piyaju.

Just because it doesn't have to be refrigerated doesn't mean it lasts forever. Here's what to replace when.

Cool yogurt, crunchy seeds, and avocado turn lentils into a lunch salad you’ll actually be excited to eat.

To make this endlessly riffable salad, pair whatever produce you’ve got with 7-minute eggs, a mustardy dressing, and your favorite protein.

This vegan burger is ready in no time, and the uncooked patties keep for days in the fridge.

Everyone questioned why the world needed another veggie burger recipe until they saw how easy and Monday-nightable this one is.

I want a lentil that's going to stand up for itself, not turn to mush.

Exactly the kind of hearty-but-not-too-hearty soup you want on a rainy spring day.

When my dinner ends up looking like a collection of what other people might call sides, I make these lentils.

This filling, endlessly riffable bowl is perfect with roasted sweet potatoes, but any hardy vegetable you have on hand would be just as delicious.

They're fast, they're versatile, and they're the meal prep hero we need right now.

Welcome to our 2019 pantry.

We like to roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time then rewarm them by flattening and crisping them in a skillet until lightly charred.

Lentil soup is a Rent Week classic, especially when it's cold outside...and you have to buy a credenza.

The dal is vegan but full of hearty protein thanks to the chickpeas, lentils, and coconut milk.

Use it to lure friends and family over for a fall stew party.

This velvety lentil soup is the antidote to holiday excess; skip the yogurt to make it vegan.

An angel loses her wings every time you throw out that leftover braising liquid.