Lentils En Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup stewed tomatoes, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Place lentils, 2 1/2 cups water, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. While lentils are cooking, combine brown rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a separate saucepan. Simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is soft. Stir rice into lentil mixture; add tomato pieces and Italian seasoning.

Serve immediately as a stew, or place in a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.

Yield: approximately 4 servings

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Seasonal Samplings
Submitted By: Lina Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Lentils En Casserole