Baked Lentils

Vegan Baked Lentils Recipe

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups dry (uncooked) lentils
• 2 ¼ cups water
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 2 carrots, sliced
• ½ cup celery, sliced (optional)
• 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. marjoram
• 1/8 tsp. sage
• 1/8 tsp. thyme
• 1 bay leaf (be sure to remove before serving)
• 2 tsp. chopped parsley
• Optional garnish: sliced avocado or grated Swiss cheese (vegetarian)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. In a 9 x 13 baking dish, combine lentils, water, spices, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
3. Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in carrots and celery and bake, covered, for another 40 minutes.
5. Stir in optional green pepper and parsley.

Recipe Borrowed From: http://vegetarian-recipes.suite101.com/article.cfm/baked_lentils