Baked Lentil and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

 * 1 lbs Brussels sprouts
 * 1 cup dried green lentils
 * 3 cups water
 * 1 cup onions, chopped
 * 2 cups celery, chopped
 * 1 cup carrots, sliced
 * 4 cups rutabaga, chopped
 * 4 bay leaves
 * 1 tbsp fresh gingerroot, grated
 * 2 tbsp tamari, low-sodium

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350 deg.
 * 2) Cut an "x" in the bottom of each Brussels sprout.
 * 3) Combine Brussels sprouts and remaining ingredients (except tamari) in a large baking dish.
 * 4) Bake, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to stew while baking if necessary.
 * 5) Stir in tamari and serve warm.