5 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small white onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
sea salt
2 cups lentils
4 cups water
1 pound crimini mushrooms, quartered lengthwise
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
12 basill leaves - chiffonade
Tellicherry peppercorns freshly ground