Mexican lentil casserole (vegan)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupChopped onions
½cupChopped green bell peppers
½cupChopped celery
4cupsWater
1cupLentils, uncooked (7 1/2
Ounces)
cupCooked brown rice
16 ounce can tomato paste
ouncePacket taco seasoning mix
½teaspoonChili powder

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine onions, green pepper, celery and water.

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in lentils, cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer 40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly spray a 1¾-quart casserole with vegetable cooking spray.

Remove saucepan from heat and stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into prepared casserole. Bake uncovered, 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Nutrition (per serving): 226 calories Saturated fat 0 g Total Fat 1 g (5% of calories) Protein 12 g (22% of calories) Carbohydrates 41 g (73% of calories) Source: Lean And Luscious And Meatless Date Published: 1992 Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder

94-09-14 11:29:51 EST From: GloW1 (AOL) From the recipe files of Sue Smith, TXFT40A@..., S.Smith34.

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