Place lentils in a saucepan and cover by 1". Turn heat to high,
bring to a boil, turn down heat to simmer, and cook covered for
35 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Set aside.
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add rice turn down to simmer
for 20 minutes and fluff up rice with a fork and add to lentils.
Boil 2 quarts of water, add elbow macaroni and cook until tender.
Add to lentils.
In a small skillet add 1 Tbs of oil and sauté finely chopped
peppers for 2 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of water, and the vinegar, bring
to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
In another skillet heat 2 Tbs oil, add onions and sauté until
brown around the edges.
Garnish lentil mixture with the onions and pour the tomato sauce
over all. Serve immediately.
Recipe submitted by: Russ , from Pittsburgh