These healthy lentil recipes are a great option for dinner, receiving four- and five-star ratings from the EatingWell readers ...

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.

Lentils, like beans and chickpeas, are versatile, comforting and nutritious. They’re an ideal pantry staple because, unlike their legume cousins, they don’t require pre-soaking and they cook quickly.

Many don’t understand what lentils are or how they benefit the body.

In addition to lentils, beans and peas, according to Pulse.org, chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are their own subset of legume ...