Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups lentils
2 cups water
1 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/8 teaspoon sage
1/8 teaspoon thyme
2 onions, chopped
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 large carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 green peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F F.
Combine lentils, water, spices, onions, garlic, and tomatoes in a 9×13 baking dish.
Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes.
Stir in carrots and celery and bake, covered, for another 40 minutes.
Stir in green pepper and parsley.
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake, uncovered, for five minutes until cheese melts.
For variation, put mashed potatoes on top in place of the cheese.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 85 min.