1
: a widely cultivated Eurasian annual leguminous plant (Vicia lens synonym Lens culinaris) with flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as fodder
2
: the seed of the lentil
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However, pumpkin seeds, pulses such as lentils, chickpeas and beans are also good sources of zinc for the body.
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
These lentils can be quickly prepared using the microwave or stovetop for an easy protein-rich snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Use lentils or tempeh to replace ground beef in tacos or casseroles.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Dinner alternatives include pesto pasta salad, or mushrooms and lentils.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
These lentils can be quickly prepared using the microwave or stovetop for an easy protein-rich snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Use lentils or tempeh to replace ground beef in tacos or casseroles.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Dinner alternatives include pesto pasta salad, or mushrooms and lentils.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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lentil
noun
len·til
ˈlent-ᵊl 
: a Eurasian plant of the legume family widely grown for its flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as food for cattle
also
: its seed
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