Baked Lentils with Cheese 2 Recipe

1 3/4 cups lentils (rinsed well)

2 cups water

1whole bay leaf

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoons of marjoram, sage & thyme

2 large onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups of canned tomatoes

Cover tightly with tin foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover after 30 minutes and stir in :

2 large carrots, sliced 1/8 inch thick

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1 green pepper, chopped

2 Tbs finely chopped parsley

Bake 40 minutes more. Cover with cheese and melt.