Provencal French Lentils

Name: Provencal French Lentils
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 1 c green lentils; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ c yellow onion, diced; ¼ c carrot, diced; ¼ c celery, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 c water, room temperature; 1 sprig fresh rosemary (about 3-in long); 1 sprig fresh thyme (about 3-in long); 1 small bay leaf; ½ tsp Kosher salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper; 2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly grated