cooked green lentils (from about 1 cup dried)
extra-virgin olive oil
large yellow onion, diced
medium carrot, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
fresh thyme, chopped
smoked paprika
freshly chopped herbs, such as basil, parley, mint, or chives
roasted chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, or pistachios