Herbed Lentils & Rice

This scrumptious side dish is one way to add a variety of herbs to your cooking!

140 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 125 minutes

1397 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	ounces	swiss cheese	shredded, divided (1 cup total)
3/4	cups	lentils, green	(urad dal), or red, washed and sorted
3/4	cups	onion	chopped
1/2	cup	rice, brown	uncooked
3 1/2	cups	chicken broth	diluted
1/4	cup	red wine	burgundy
1/2	teaspoon	basil	dried, crushed
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	oregano	dried
1/4	teaspoon	thyme leaves	dried
1/8	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper

Directions

Combine 1/2 cup cheese and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 2 hours, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1251g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1397 19% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.0g	45%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	64%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 1911mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 202.0g	67%
Dietary Fiber 49.0g	198%
Sugars 23.0g
Protein 81.0g	162%