I added some carrots and celery and a can of tomatoes and some garlic, just cuz I needed to use them up. I had a bit of leftover, so I brought it to work and served it over rice to the girls in the office. They were not familiar with lentils either. They cleaned the bowl. Definitely a keeper.http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=45116