Lentils in Many Languages

The next time you need dinner in a hurry, you can skip the pasta and serve healthy, hearty lentils instead. These heart-healthy, protein- and fiber-rich legumes will cook in 25 minutes or less and can be spiced in an amazing range of flavors. We will look at the variety of lentils that are available locally and make an Indian dahl, a Syrian rice and lentil dish, an Italian lentil stew with sausage and greens, a French lentil salad with goat cheese. Andrea Chesman food writer, cooking teacher and cookbook editor. Her recent cookbooks include The Pickled Pantry, Serving up the Harvest, and Recipes from the Root Cellar. She lives in Ripton, Vermont.