Mary Ann'S Vegetarian Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. dried lentils
3 carrots, peeled and quartered
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and stuck with 3 cloves
1 1/2 qt. vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. dried thyme
1/3 c. white wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 c. canola oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 c. thinly sliced scallions
1 c. shelled walnut halves, lightly toasted
chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

Rinse lentils and discard pebbles.
Transfer to a large pot and add carrots, onion stuck with cloves, broth or stock, bay leaf and thyme.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer; skim any foam that may appear. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender, but still hold their shape; do not overcook.