Skinny Lentil Bake

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 398 ml canned lentils
• 3 large red bell peppers
• 1 large granny smith apple
• 2 tbsp dried basil
• 389 ml canned chopped tomatoes
• 2/3 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 1 potato, cooked (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Heat the olive oil gently in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic, and fry for five minutes until the onions are translucent.
3. Add lentils and stir, then add vegetable stock.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the peppers, basil, apple and canned tomatoes and mix well.
6. Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof 9-by-13 baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
7. Cook in oven for 30 minutes.

olive oil, onion, garlic, lentils, red bell peppers, granny smith apple, basil, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, vegetable stock, potato

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/346487-skinny-lentil-bake (may not work)