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.