Herb Lentils and Rice
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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1/2 cup and 1 tbsp dry lentils1/2 cup and 1 tbsp chopped onion1/4 cup and 2 tbsp uncooked brown rice3 tbsp dry white wine, or chicken broth1/2 tsp dried basil1/8 tsp salt1/4 tsp dried oregano1/8 tsp dried thyme1/8 tsp garlic powder1/8 tsp pepper3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided
Directions
In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray
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.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.


Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LILLAKE.
Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 180.3
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.0 mg
  • Sodium: 704.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 11.5 g

Member Reviews
  • IAMFREETORUN
     This recipe is a great, simple way to enjoy lentils and brown rice and was very good just as is! I also enjoy the potential for experimenting. The second time, I added a 1/4 c more rice and 1 cup crushed tomatoes. WOW! Very flavourful! Can reduce sodium by using 1 c water, 1 c chicken broth, too! - 2/6/10
  • BTREADWAY07
     Can be made on low in the crock pot too!!! Just put on low for 3 - 4 hours. - 12/4/08
  • THEFRZA
     We really loved this. I added finely chopped carrots, celery & mushrooms. Thanks- I will make this often! - 10/25/08
  • EGONSETH
     Very tasty. This is an amazing, hearty meal/side. I used all vegetable broth for liquid and put it in the crock pot over lunch like others recommended. It was ready for me when I got home. Cheers! to LILLAKE for sharing this recipe. - 7/30/10
  • SPARKLE72023
     Fantastic tasting. I added some Mild Rotel to the ingredients to rev up the taste & metabolism/calorie burning. This will become a Winter family favorite.
    Thank you for sharing this great meatless recipe! - 12/4/08
  • CROWINGHEN
     I made this for dinner tonight-- it was so delicious! I made it just like the recipe except I used half swiss and half mozzarella-- my daughter's boyfriend is a vegetarian so every wed when he comes over i get to try a new vegetarian dinner-- we had this with fresh grilled zucchini-- YUM!! thanx - 10/15/08
  • JEWELOVER
     It was very tasty and if you use red lentils cooks very quickly. Enjoyed greatly. - 12/18/10
  • BETHPROVERBS31
     I have a healthier lentil and rice pilaf I make that is of Middle Eastern origin and is vegan. Uses bulgur or rice, onions, garlic, lentils and olive oil and that's it! It is delicious! A Syrian woman gave me the recipe, so it's authentic. Just click my name to find the recipe "m'jedra". - 12/4/08
  • MKIRKLE
     Very good. Used hot cheese to give it some kick and since my DH likes everything with hot sauce normally. His first time with lentils and he said he will eat them again. - 10/22/08
  • DEBBIEK60
     I love lentils and they keep me full. Loved it just the way it is. Thanks so much. - 10/14/08
  • STRONG_SARAH
     Delish! Very filling and low in calorie. I will make this over and over again. The only thing I would add is that when I stirred after 45 minutes I found it completely dry and so I added another cup of broth, but water would work as well. This was a perfect lunch! - 10/8/12
  • DEN_HAVFRUE
     Wow! My husband and I were floored by how flavorful this dish turned out to be! This recipe is getting printed out and stuck in our "most reliable" collection. - 5/28/12
  • PETKOVICML
     Can be made on low in the crock pot too!!! Just put on low for 3 - 4 hours. - 5/17/11
  • CALIDREAMER76
     Very pleasant surprise. Smells delish & tastes very good. Didn't have the cheese -didn't need it. I had a "culinary broth" that had the herbs and wine & added my own. Next time will use a low sodium variety - but I will make it again. - 12/18/10
  • LEANJEAN6
     Excellent--loved it!! - 12/18/10
  • NASFKAB
     Delicious but needed to use a lot more green chilies. - 12/18/10
  • AMAZONQT
     Ok this was my first time having lentils and I must say, I love this recipe! It has great flavors and texture. I had everything I need at home and I love the fact that it's a quick one bowl meal. I will be making this dish alot. Thanks you. - 12/4/08
  • CD3691501
     This is a great recipe, one of my stand-by meals. I use red wine instead of white wine, and home-made vegetable stock. I also add a can of crushed organic tomatos for extra moistness and flavour. - 12/4/08
  • TWIN_MOM_2007
     I made this and although it smelled amazing the texture was terrible. Did use organic vegetarian vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and added some fresh garlic. I could not eat more than a couple bites of this and I threw it away. - 11/4/08
  • SARAHSUEBLUE
     Simple and tasty. My fiance likes it because the lentils clump together, so you can "almost pretend its meat." :) - 3/26/07
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Added veggies to mine: peppers, scallions, mushrooms. Delicious! - 10/27/19
  • CD11268959
     This goes good with meat - 2/11/19
  • HAPPYDAZ1
     Thought this was very good and will make it again - 7/30/18
  • READINGOWL
     This is a good recipe. - 4/3/17
  • 4LMHJCR
     looks wonderful and would love to try it, If I could only find low fat swiss cheese where we live. They just don't seem to carry much in the way of low fat foods around here - 3/15/17



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