Baked Lentils With Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups water1-3/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed1 cup chopped onion2 medium carrots, thinly sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and green pepper. Cover and bake 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Discard bay leaf.