Herbed lentils & rice

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2⅔ cup Chicken or vegetable broth
¾ cup Dry lentils
¾ cup Chopped onion
½ cup Brown rice
¼ cup Dry white wine
½ teaspoon Dried basil, crushed
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon Dried thyme, crushed
⅛ teaspoon Garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon Pepper
½ cup Shredded Swiss cheese
8 Thin strips (2 oz) Swiss cheese

Directions

Combine the chicken or vegetable broth, lentils, onion, uncooked brown rice, wine, basil, salt, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, and shredded Swiss cheese. Turn mixture into an ungreased 1½-qt casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Bake, covered, in a 350x oven for 1 ½ hours or till lentils and rice are done, stirring twice.

Uncover casserole; top with the Swiss cheese strips. Bake two to three minutes more or till cheese melts. If desired, garnish the top of the casserole with watercress or springs of parsley.

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