Ingredients
1 cup dried French green lentils
1 finely chopped shallot
1 clove chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
Salt and ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil lentils, shallot, garlic, bay leaf, and enough water to cover ingredients by 2 inches (about 5 cups). Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain liquid and return lentils to pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar and olive oil.