Herb Lentils and Rice

Submitted by senseicheryl

"This was the featured recipe in an email this morning from the Best of Spark People. Listed at www.sparkrecipes.com website. Submitted by LILLAKE. "A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet.""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 1/2 quart dish
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1⁄2 cup dry lentils
• 1 tablespoon dry lentils
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons brown rice, uncooked
• 3 tablespoons dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup reduced-fat swiss cheese, shredded, divided

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
2. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Cover and bake at 350*F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice.
4. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
5. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Dr.Noit Awl]

Good for when you're in the mood for rice but want something light yet filling. The ingredients are proprotioned perfectly. If you use the parboiled type of brown rice, it only takes @ 45 min to cook.