Boil water for lentils per Pkg directions with Bay leaves and whole bruised garlic cloves added to water.Add rinsed lentils cook til done.I like them with a little firmness,aldente.
Rinse in cold water and remove bay leaves and garlic.
Add diced Red Peppers and Red Onion,my husband likes a milder onion so I lightly saute them first. Also add diced garlic.
Mix the oil and vinegar and pour over salad.toss to coat.
This uses a whole bag,of lentils .A lot of salad ,Great for a party .but is easily Halved.

Start with a large stockpot.Saute onions and celery. Add tomato paste. cook about 2 minites for depth of flavor. Just start adding all the ingredients. Let it simmer until potatoes are done.

dump all of your. ingredients in to vitamix container. be sure to break up your banana.
blend on high until your desired consistency.
make sure to use a VERY ripe banana so you don't need any sweetener. If you don't use a ripe banana you'll want a sweetener!
WARNING MADE FOR VITAMIX- NOT TRIED ON ORDINARY BLENDERS AND MAY RUIN THEM DUE TO FROZEN BANANA.