BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE

Baked Lentils with Cheese image

Onions, garlic, tomatoes, green pepper and several herbs and spices give a hearty punch to Pamela Ulrich's cheesy bean dish. "These are the only beans my family will eat anymore," says the Charlottesville, Virginia cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups water
1-3/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes and green pepper. Cover and bake 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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