Rice, Lentils, and Veggies

From Gooseberry Patch What's For Dinner?

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 2 -3  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  cup  long-cooking rice, uncooked
• 1  cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 (10 3/4ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
•  pepper
• 2  tablespoons ketchup (I omit this)
• 1 (1/2ounce) packet  flavor boost concentrated vegetable broth (Swanson brand, my addition)
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Add in carrots, celery, onion, rice, and lentils; cook for 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.