1/4 cup/ 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and chopped
1 (15-ounce/441 ml) can peeled plum tomatoes
2 fresh chile peppers, chopped
1 (19-ounce/540 ml) can lentils, drained and rinsed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Water, optional