Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 288.3
  • Total Fat: 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.5 mg
  • Sodium: 631.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 15.9 g

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Introduction

A protein-packed vegetarian dish that is flavoured with herbs and wine. Cheese can be replace with tofu. A protein-packed vegetarian dish that is flavoured with herbs and wine. Cheese can be replace with tofu.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 cup dry red wine
    1.5 cups vegetable stock
    1/2 cup dried lentils, washed
    1/2 cup dried brown rice
    1 cup mashed tomatos
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1/4 tsp dried thyme
    1 small bay leaf
    sea salt & ground pepper
    1/4 tsp dried basil
    1/2 cup skim-milk cheese, cheddar or swiss

Directions

In a 6-cup (1500mL) casserole dish, combine wine (or lemon juice), stock, dried lentils (1/2 cup), dried rice (1/2 cup) herbs & seasonings. Mix lightly but thoroughly and cover tightly.
Bake in 350F (180C) oven for 1.5 hours or untils lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring 2 or 3 times while cooking.
Remove lid and top with cheese.
Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GILLS62CA.