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Cheesy Rice & Lentils
Hearty and flavored with herbs, cheesy rice & lentils can work as a simple main dish or tasty side. Keep both vegetarians & carnivores happy!
Author:
Inger
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Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
1
hr
30
mins
Total Time
1
hr
40
mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
as a side, 3-4 as an entree
Calories
329
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
Tablespoons
Olive Oil
¾
cup
dried brown lentils
or red lentils (see note)
¾
cup
chopped onion
½
cup
brown rice
¼
cup
dry white wine or sherry
½
teaspoon
basil
½
teaspoon
oregano
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/8
teaspoon
black pepper
1/2
teasponn salt
1
cup
shredded cheese like Swiss
Gouda or Monterey Jack
1 3/4
cup
vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F
In a 1 1/2 quart lidded casserole, add ingredients other than the broth and mix well. Top with the broth.
Cover the casserole and bake until everything is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 1/2 hours.
Remove from oven and stir to mix. Enjoy.
Notes
If using red lentils, test for tenderness after 45 minutes. These are likely to be ready in 45-60 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories:
329
kcal
Carbohydrates:
21
g
Protein:
16
g
Fat:
20
g
Saturated Fat:
9
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
9
g
Cholesterol:
46
mg
Sodium:
477
mg
Fiber:
5
g
Sugar:
4
g
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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