Baked Lentils With Cheese Recipe

• 1 pkt (12 ounce.) lentils, rinsed
• 2 c. water
• 1 x bay leaf
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp each Pepper, Marjoram, Sage, and Thyme leaves
• 2 lrg onions, minced
• 2 x cloves garlic chopped
• 1 can (about 1 lb.) tomatoes
• 2 lrg carrots, cut in 1/8 inch-thick slices
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 x green pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 1/2 c. (6 ounce.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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