Saturday, April 30, 2011

Recipe : Baked Lentils with Cheese

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups water
1 3/4 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F 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 before serving.

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