Welcome to What's Eating Dan?, a digital video series starring Cook's Illustrated editor in chief Dan Souza. After watching this video, you'll be just as enthralled by lentils—one of the first foods domesticated for human consumption—as Dan is. Plus, they're really delicious, and they lead a double life. Dan takes a deep dive into this versatile pulse and makes one of his favorite recipes, Palak Dal.
The Fascinating Double Life of Lentils | What's Eating Dan? [VIDEO]
There's a lot more to the humble lentil than you might think. Watch this latest episode to learn lots of lentil fun facts and delicious ways to cook them.
Published May 14, 2021.
![The Fascinating Double Life of Lentils | What's Eating Dan? [VIDEO]](https://res.cloudinary.com/hksqkdlah/image/upload/ar_16:9,c_fill,dpr_2.0,f_auto,fl_lossy.progressive.strip_profile,g_faces:auto,q_auto:low,w_1200/v1/CIO%20Web%20Articles/What's%20Eating%20Dan/WED_2103_Lentils2)
You can connect with Dan on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a new episode.
Recipe
Palak Dal (Spinach Dal with Cumin and Mustard Seeds)
This Indian staple is quick, easy, nourishing, inexpensive, and—most important—incredibly flavorful.Get the Recipe
Recipe
Lentil Salad with Olives, Mint, and Feta
The key to creamy but firm lentils lies in the relationship between legume and salt.Get the Recipe
Recipe
Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices
Pantry staples and a familiar kitchen tool are the keys to a smooth, flavorful soup.Get the Recipe
