Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 medium carrot, finely chopped

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1 shallot, thinly sliced

6 cups water

1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over

1/2 cup bulgur wheat

2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cookcarrot, celery, and shallot until tender, about 6 minutes. Addwater and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer,partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in bulgur, and cook, partially covered, until bulgur istender but still slightly chewy, about 5 minutes.

Drizzle with vinegar to taste. Season with salt and pepper.Drizzle with oil, and season with pepper.