Roasted Pepper and Lentil Salad

1/2 lb dry lentils , rinsed and picked over to remove debris 6 cups water 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large red pepper 1 clove garlic ,[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion , diced 3 shallots , diced 4 garlic cloves , chopped 1 carrot , roughly chopped 2 stalks celery , roughly chopped 2 cups[...]