Healthy Lentil Dip for Cheapo Cooks on a Budget!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups brown lentils
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell peppers (optional) or 1 cup green bell pepper (optional)
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• red pepper flakes
• salt

Steps:

1. Cook lentils in broth until tender.(about 20 minutes).
2. Drain.
3. In a skillet, saute onions and pepper (if using) until onions are translucent and peppers are slightly tender.
4. In baking dish, combine lentils, diced onion, cheese and chopped pepper (optional). Season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
6. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, melba toast or bruschetta.