Herb Lentils And Rice

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1 tablespoon dry lentils
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons brown rice, uncooked
• 3 tablespoons dry wine (or chicken broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat swiss cheese, shredded, divided

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
• 2 transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• 3 cover and bake at 350*f for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice.
• 4 uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• 5 bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.