Herbed lentils & rice

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2⅔cupChicken or vegetable broth
¾cupDry lentils
¾cupChopped onion
½cupBrown rice
¼cupDry white wine
½teaspoonDried basil, crushed
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonDried oregano, crushed
¼teaspoonDried thyme, crushed
teaspoonGarlic powder
teaspoonPepper
½cupShredded Swiss cheese
8Thin 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.