In just a few steps, you can transform these versatile legumes into soups, salads, and beyond. If you’ve ever had a ho-hum bowl of lentil soup, you could be forgiven for thinking lentils are boring.

Lentils come in different colours. "The light varieties - red, yellow and tan - are shelled and have a short cooking time.

Kay Chun’s chicken arroz rojo combines summer’s corn, jalapeños and early tomatoes with boneless thighs and rice for an ...