Replacing 1.5 cups of water with Rex Goliath sauvignon blanc (a pubilx bottom-shelf offering, because Total Wine is way out of my way and it's dangerous for me to shop there anymore). The original intent was 1.25 cups, but at synth time I decided to go heavy rather than light and my intuition was good.

Rinse and drain the sans-lentil mix 2 passes in cool water. In 2 cups fresh water and 4 shakes lite salt, bring to a boil, remove from heat, let quick-soak (at least) 1 hour. Gently mix in a splash of olive oil, a couple more shakes of lite salt, a cup each frozen broccoli cuts and chopped spinach, 2/3 cups lentils, 1 cup water and 1.5 cups wine. Simmer ~30 minutes.

I pronounce this dish a stellar success. Next stop: fresh herbs.