Baked Lentils with Cheese - Left Coast Organics

Ingredients

• 1 ½ C green lentils, rinsed
• 2 C water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp each pepper, marjoram, sage, and thyme leaves
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 C tomatoes
• 2 large carrots, cut in 1/8-inch slices
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 Tbl fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 ½ C sharp cheddar cheese, shredded