Lentils are easy to cook, versatile and make for nutritious, hearty cooked meals all year round. I and my Greek husband eat lentils, at least once or twice a week; in salads seasoned with our favorite herbs and spices, in soups and various types of casseroles and pasta dishes. Although small in size, nutritionally, lentils are often called the mighty members of the legume family. They are rich in iron, protein and fiber and have been an essential part of our daily diets for