Lens culinaris, the lentils plant, has many different names. The term "lentil" is a direct reference to the word "lens", which not only references its botanical name but its shape. The legumes ...

Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants across the world, adding flavor, texture and nutrients to traditional recipes. Growing dry beans is easy, and if you enjoy hands-on processing, it can be ...

The United Nations has declared 2016 to be the International Year of Pulses, otherwise known as dried beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas. “Aren’t those legumes?” you ask. Technically “legume” refers ...

This year, the United Nations is promoting a food that’s easy to grow, earth-friendly and can alleviate global hunger. Yet while most Americans have eaten it, they wouldn’t be able to name it. The U.N ...

Enjoying lentils can deliver many of the same health benefits as beans. “Lentils are also high in fiber and contain protein ...

Lens culinaris, the lentils plant, has many different names. The term "lentil" is a direct reference to the word "lens", which not only references its botanical name but its shape. The legumes ...