Lentils: Plant Perfection

The canned version may be iconic, but making tomato soup from scratch is healthier — and delivers more flavor.

These steamed and sliced pinwheels are made from colocasia greens and a lentil-rice batter. Perfect with a cup of tea.

Black lentils made this dish a standout because they hold their shape, staying firm for a soup with varied textures.

Swapping chickpeas for white lentils makes this hummus unique, as well as uniquely delicious.

This crunchy South Indian lentil snack, served at festivals and feasts, is packed with aromatic herbs and spices.

At Amristar's Golden Temple in India, this dal is a community meal. This home version gives gratitude to that tradition.

If you find bitter greens too intense on their own, swirl them into this spiced, creamy red lentil soup.