A variation on the classic French spread of olives, capers, and garlic that has been lightened up with lentils. Serve with toasted French bread, pita bread, or chips.
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French Style Lentils with Red Wine and Herbs
In Voluptuous Cooking, Sophie Dall refers to this dish as Paris Mash because she used to make it in Paris while visiting and artist friend, Annie Morris. With herbs and a scattering of mâche (a sweet and tender green), the stewy lentils become a perfect combination of soup and salad. Timeless French Style Lentils work best here, because they hold their shape when cooked.
