Legume Group
Lentils
About This Group
Lentils cook quickly without soaking and range from soft, sweet red lentils to earthy green and black varieties that hold their shape, making them a staple across South Asian, Middle Eastern, and French cooking.
Dried lentils used in dal, soups, and pulse cookery, including green lentil, red lentil, and brown lentil.
At a Glance
Parent category
Legumes
Legume count
9
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Lentils
- Category
- Legumes
- Legume count
- 9
Taxonomy
- Usage intensities represented
- accent, luxury, primary