Spanish rice and lentil pilaf

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Vegetable stock
½ cup Green lentils; rinsed
½ cup Brown rice
1 Can (19 oz/540ml) stewed tomatoes
¾ teaspoon Dried basil
Salt and pepper
1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Conventional method: In saucepan, combine stock, lentils, rice, tomatoes and basil; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.Microwave method: In 12-cup microwaveable casserole combine all ingredients except salt and pepper and cheese. Microwave at medium for 40-45 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand covered, for 5 minutes.

both methods: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon onto plates and sprinkle with cheese.

Recipe By : mcrae@... (Valerie McRae) Posted to FOODWINE Digest 28 Sep 96 Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 17:25:12 -0400 From: Eileen & Bob Holze <beck4@...>

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