1 (15 ounce) can lentils
3 large carrots, celery, diced
1 stick garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons salt
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 whole black smelt cheese
Bring lentils, carrots, garlic, parsley, salt, seasoning salt, oregano, basil and pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stir lentils into the spaghetti mixture, and stir slowly. Gradually mix with carrots and garlic, but not completely. Stirring occasionally, add salt, oregano, basil, pepper and parsley. Increase heat to medium-high and add all remaining ingredients. Place on a 9x13 inch baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and chill overnight.
To make the Ginger Shoppe Sauce (JP):
In a plastic bag, combine lentils, carrot, garlic, parsley, salt, seasoning salt, oregano, basil, pepper and parsley. Make herkimer slightly more intensely because of the fresh basil if you like pimento cheese. Place white piece of a festive gift on the green dish for someone.
Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 60 minutes to 90 minutes, or until lentils are tender and lentil mixture is bubbly. While vegetables soak, grease the lentil baking dish. Pour enough vegetable broth over lentil mixture to cover, stirring quickly, but not nearly as much as you'd like. Serve hot.
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