Baked Lentils With Cheese

Ingredients

• 12 oz. lentils, rinsed
• 2 c. water
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. marjoram
• 1/8 tsp. whole sage, crumbled
• 1/8 tsp. whole thyme, crumbled
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
• 2 large carrots, sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• 3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese