BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Pepper     Thyme     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 2/3 cups dry lentils
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounce) stewed tomatoes
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

Demo Game
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These lentils are a great make-ahead meal. You can cook them ahead of time and then reheat them when you're ready to serve.


Banruk
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, and spices to create different flavor combinations.


Princess Dodi
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat healthy.


Toyba Tasmin
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These lentils are a great way to add some variety to your diet.


Luna Love
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I've never made lentils before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the lentils turned out great.


Chloe Higley
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Pual Nyaga
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These lentils are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nancie Boke
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Hunter Vonderahe
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual lentil routine.


Kashif asad
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These lentils are a great source of protein and fiber. They're also very affordable.


Zrar Khan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the lentils.


Nihan Yt
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the cheesy topping.


Oscar Grayson
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These lentils are so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, cheese, and spices.


Mdsiful Islam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Wendy Campbell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Anju Poudel
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These lentils were delicious! I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.


Bilal Ji
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lentils and asked for the recipe.


RAAD MANSOOR رعد منصور
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese and spices really elevated the flavor.


Blessing Ebere
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lentils turned out perfectly. I served them with rice and a side of roasted vegetables.


Kaido Mary
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These lentils were a hit with my family! The cheese added a creamy richness that balanced out the earthy flavor of the lentils. I also loved the addition of the diced tomatoes, which added a pop of freshness and acidity.


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