Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried lentils
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 c. tomato sauce
3 c. water
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Wash lentils, drain and set aside.
In a pot, place garlic, onions and green pepper with some water.
Steam.
Stir about 5 minutes until tender.
Add tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano and thyme.
Stir in lentils.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 to 50 minutes until lentils are tender.
I like this on a sandwich.