Lentils with Red Wine and Herbs

Motivation
This makes a great bed to serve a main dish on (I've served scallops on it), or with enough veggies can be a vegetarian main dish.  I suggest adding herbs or an assertive salad mix (Italian or French greens).  I've steamed cauliflower and added it as a supporting veggies.

This only requires a 1/4 cup of wine... so it's a good excuse to open a bottle :)

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Lentils
Salt
3 slices Bacon, diced
1-2 medium Onions, chopped
1-3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Red Wine
1/2 cup Chicken Stock
Herbs/Veggies

Mise en Place
In a large saucepan cover lentils with 2 inches of water and bring to boil.  Season with salt and simmer over medium heat for ~40 minutes.  Drain.

Method
In a large skillet over  medium heat cook bacon until it starts to crisp.  Add onions and cook until softened (~5 minutes).  Add garlic and continue cooking another minute or so.

Add cooked lentils and red wine.  Cook until wine has been absorbed/reduced (3-5 minutes).  Add herbs/veggies and chicken stock.  Cook another 5 minutes.  Season and serve.