Baked Lentils With Cheese

Nutritious and flavorful lacto-vegetarian lentil dish.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 16  ounces lentils, dry
• 2  cups water
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  teaspoons salt or 2  teaspoons  Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, original
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly milled
• 1⁄8 teaspoon marjoram, freshly chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sage, freshly chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon thyme, freshly chopped
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 16  ounces tomatoes, canned OK
• 2  large carrots, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3  cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Place first 11 ingredients in glass baking dish and cover with foil.
3. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
4. Uncover and add carrots & celery.
5. Re cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
6. Add remaining ingredients, sprinkling the cheese on top.
7. Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
8. Serve.