Lentils can be a flavorful addition to many entrees and using canned makes the process quick and easy. Try adding lentils to your diet with this lentil salad with peppers and anchovies which comes from Jose Pizarros's new cookbook "Seasonal Spanish Food." (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

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Canned lentils create a healthy salad shortcut

Face it, lentils are like dried beans. Most people aren't going to bother. That's a shame, because they can be a flavorful addition to soups, stews, casseroles and even salads, as in this recipe from Jose Pizarro's new cookbook, "Seasonal Spanish Food."

• By ncs-import
• May 18, 2010