Yield: 4 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
¾ cup | Uncooked brown rice |
½ cup | Dry lentils; rinsed |
½ cup | Chopped onions |
½ cup | Sliced celery |
½ cup | Sliced carrots |
¼ cup | Snipped fresh parsley |
1 teaspoon | Italian seasoning |
1 \N | Garlic clove; minced |
1 \N | Bay leaf |
2½ cup | Chicken broth |
14½ ounce | Canned peeled whole tomatoes undrained, chopped |
1 tablespoon | Cider vinegar |
Combine all ingredients and 2 cups water in Dutch oven or large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Each serving provides: * 252 calories * 10½ g. protein * 1⅖ g. fat * 50.7 g. carbohydrate * 917 mg. sodium * 1 mg. cholesterol Source: Sport Sense - The Common Sense Approach to a Healthful Lifestyle Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias