Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 cup dry split peas
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese