They are small and often sold split, revealing an orange-red color. Consider red lentils for thickening soups, making purees, and using in recipes where their softer texture is desired.

In a large salad bowl add the cooked pearl barley, kalamata olives, puy lentils, parsley, pecans and orange segments. Roughly mix and leave to one side. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the ...

"I loved the red-orange color the soup developed as we simmered the red lentils with fiery-hued tomatoes and carrots." This recipe from Eric Monkaba is finished with bright lemon and tart plain ...

Some lentils, such as split orange lentils, cook within 5 minutes and are great when you want to prepare a last-minute meal or bulk up an already-cooked meal (27). You can also cook lentils in big ...

Lentils du Puy are a French variety with a speckled green color and a firm, nutty texture even when fully cooked. In this recipe we dress Puy lentils, carrots, and tangy-sweet raisins (or chopped ...

Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour. In this recipe from ...