1 3/4 cup lentils -- rinsed
2 cup water
2 bay leaves
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp sage
1/4 tsp thyme
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2 onions -- chopped
Can Tomatoes-drained & cut up Uncov
2 large carrots -- sliced 1/8 in.
1 thick
Celery -- thinly sliced Garnish Wit
3 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded
Directions
Preheat oven to 375.
Cover tightly and bake first 9 ingredients for 30 minutes. Add last 2
ingredients and bake covered for 40 minutes until vegetables are
tender. Add cheese and bake uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese
melts.
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Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bean; Cheese; Vegetable
The History of Recipes
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