Baked Lentils with Cheese

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