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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Rely on pantry staples like lentils, chickpeas and black beans that are high in protein, fiber and very budget-friendly.
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Potassium sources include but aren't limited to bananas, lentils, and potatoes.8
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Magnesium and potassium are two essential minerals found in foods and supplements.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Here, rainbow lentils ($16) are served cool and al dente atop a creamy daal puree, with a bright chutney vinaigrette tying everything together.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
In 2022, a company called Daily Harvest started adding a substance called tara flour to its lentil and leek crumbles product, labeling the additive GRAS.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Potassium sources include but aren't limited to bananas, lentils, and potatoes.8
Summary
Magnesium and potassium are two essential minerals found in foods and supplements.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Here, rainbow lentils ($16) are served cool and al dente atop a creamy daal puree, with a bright chutney vinaigrette tying everything together.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
In 2022, a company called Daily Harvest started adding a substance called tara flour to its lentil and leek crumbles product, labeling the additive GRAS.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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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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