Baked Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c. lentils
• 2 1/2 qt. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. thin sliced celery
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 16 oz. can tomatoes, drained
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. marjoram
• 1/4 tsp. sage
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 8 oz. cheese