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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Love Your Legumes Legumes such as peas, chickpeas, and lentils are rich in both protein and fiber.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Legumes One observational study noted that a daily intake of about 1 cup of cooked legumes (peas, beans, or lentils) was associated with a decreased risk of high blood pressure.25 Researchers suggest legumes can inhibit ACE activity and increase nitric oxide production, lowering blood pressure.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
The list of foods that inherently contain resistant starch and actually hold onto some of it when cooked is pretty small—basically, whole grains like oats and barley and legumes like lentils, peas, and beans.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025
Lincoln is allergic to dairy, peas, chickpeas and lentils.
—Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Legumes One observational study noted that a daily intake of about 1 cup of cooked legumes (peas, beans, or lentils) was associated with a decreased risk of high blood pressure.25 Researchers suggest legumes can inhibit ACE activity and increase nitric oxide production, lowering blood pressure.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
The list of foods that inherently contain resistant starch and actually hold onto some of it when cooked is pretty small—basically, whole grains like oats and barley and legumes like lentils, peas, and beans.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025
Lincoln is allergic to dairy, peas, chickpeas and lentils.
—Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
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“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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