Yield: Serves 12

Ingredients:

3 cups lentils
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrots, small diced
3 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 Tbs.
1/4 cup parsley, choppped
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Simmer lentils in salted water for 45 minutes until tender. The lentils will double in size.
2. Meanwhile, sauté onions and carrots in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft.
3. Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, parsley, red wine vinegar and remaining olive oil.
4. Drain lentils well and add them to mixing bowl.
5. Toss well while lentils are warm. You may need to add more oil and vinegar according to taste.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.