How to Use lentil in a Sentence

lentil

noun
  • Add a scoop of lentils to your soup.
    — Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Cook the earthy grains and nutty lentils.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Adding lentils to your diet could help.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Consume lentils as a side dish at any meal.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Most of the time, the meal is a mix of lentils, rice, or beans.
    — Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Some carried sacks of food like lentils and flour.
    — Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
  • To make a lentil dip, boil lentils until soft.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Then add beans, lentils and your favorite spices.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
  • In Italy, lentils are mixed with pork for a lucky dish.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Replace half of the meat in your recipes with lentils or beans.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Add the lentils, stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2016
  • Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, etc.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Legumes are fiber-rich plants that include lentils, peas, and beans.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
  • But throw a bunch of lentils and veggies in a pot and then add brown rice?
    — Nicole Catanese, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2014
  • Grab a pot and some stock—here are our favorite ways to cook with lentils.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Run cool water over the lentils to rinse them for about 1 minute.
    — Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2020
  • Swap the meat for legumes and make cheesy lentil-and-black-bean nachos.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Rinse the lentils under cold water and shake to dry.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Pour dressing over barley and lentils and mix to coat.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Sabar was also noted for the spicy lentil stew.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Sabar was also noted for the spicy lentil stew.
    — Bud Kennedy december 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Other types of pulses are lentils and beans.
    — Rena Goldman, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Prepare a simple lentil soup for a hearty lunch.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • If the lentils are too thick, add a little hot water.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Peanuts are not nuts but legumes related to beans and lentils.
    — Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The menu was lentil and vegetable soup with hot lemongrass tea.
    — Dianne Solis, Dallas News, 19 Feb. 2021
  • Legumes Legumes are beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
  • Legumes Legumes are beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Meat, eggs, lentils, beans, and seeds are among the foods that are high in protein.
    — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Add dressing to lentil mixture; toss to coat.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

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