Green Lentils With Wine Glazed Vegetables Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. French green lentils, sorted & rinsed
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 x bay leaf
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x onion, cut into 1/2" dice
• 1 lrg carrot, cut into 1/4" dice
• 1 x celery rib, cut into 1/4" dice
• 1 x clove garlic, pressed or possibly mashed
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 2/3 c. dry red wine
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil freshly grnd pepper to taste
• 2 tsp fresh parsley or possibly tarragon, minced

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