Baked Lentil Casserole

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The herbs added to this casserole make it so flavorful. Add a salad and you've got a healthy, delicious, meat-free dinner. Also works great as a side item.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Combine water , lentils , onion , carrots , celery , garlic , salt , pepper , marjoram , sage , thyme and bay leaf in 13x9 casserole.

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Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

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Remove from oven and stir in tomatoes.

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Recover and bake an additional 15 minutes.

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Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.

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Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Remove bay leaf before serving.

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Ingredients

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water, dry lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, dried marjoram, rubbed sage, dried thyme, bay leaf, fresh tomatoes, cheddar cheese