Lentils are chameleons in the kitchen. They’re just as comfortable adding heft to a salad as they are as the base of a slow cooker curry. On top of being wildly versatile, they’re also inexpensive, ...

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Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. This thrifty ingredient makes weeknight cooking so much easier. The humble lentil is a kitchen powerhouse. Armando Rafael for The ...

Katie Lee Biegel adds brown lentils to taco meat for a stealthy fiber boost. The mix adds 14 grams of fiber without changing the meat’s texture or taste. This works with any ground filling and several ...