Baked Lentils With Cheese Recipe

Name: Baked Lentils With Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. lentils, rinsed; 2 c. water; 1 whole bay leaf; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. marjoram; 1/8 tsp. whole sage, crumbled; 1/8 tsp. whole thyme, crumbled; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 2 large carrots, sliced 1/8-inch thick; 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley; 3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

12 oz. lentils, rinsed
2 c. water
1 whole bay leaf
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1/8 tsp. whole sage, crumbled
1/8 tsp. whole thyme, crumbled
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 large carrots, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
1 green pepper, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1
In a shallow baking dish (about 9 x 3-inches), mix the lentils, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme, onions, garlic and tomatoes.
2
Then cover tightly with foil and bake in a 375u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
3
Uncover; stir in carrots and celery.
4
Bake, covered, for 40 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
5
Stir in green pepper and parsley.
6
Sprinkle cheese on top; bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
7
This is an excellent meatless dish; high in protein and very tasty.

885

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. lentils, rinsed, 2 c. water, 1 whole bay leaf, 2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Lentils With Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Lentils With Cheese

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