How to prepare lentils for lentil salad.

1. Rinse and pick lentils. Drain.
2. Sautee aromatics (onion, garlic) in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add bay leaf.
3. Turn stove to medium-low, add lentils, salt and pepper. Cover, cook lentils 8-10 minutes until darkened.
4. Uncover, increase heat to high, add ½ cup of dry white wine per 1 cup of lentils and bring to simmer.
5. Cover with 1-2" of water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
6. Drain and cool.

WW 1 pt = 1 cup cooked