Herb Lentils and Rice

Herb Lentils and Rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • 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

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Introduction

A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet. A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet.
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
    1/2 cup and 1 tbsp dry lentils
    1/2 cup and 1 tbsp chopped onion
    1/4 cup and 2 tbsp uncooked brown rice
    3 tbsp dry white wine, or chicken broth
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    1/8 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp dried oregano
    1/8 tsp dried thyme
    1/8 tsp garlic powder
    1/8 tsp pepper
    3/4 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.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    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


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Can be made on low in the crock pot too!!! Just put on low for 3 - 4 hours. - 12/4/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    We really loved this. I added finely chopped carrots, celery & mushrooms. Thanks- I will make this often! - 10/25/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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