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Herbed Lentils and Rice

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Manbeck

"Looking for dishes that are both healthy and yummy, Judy Manbeck latched on to lentils, 'I'm trying to incorporate more legumes and whole grains into our diet, so this blend of lentils and rice is perfect,' she writes from Chanute, Kansas."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 32 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 35 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup dry lentils
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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 degrees 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 329 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 601 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by LINDALOU2002
Giving this 5 stars but with one recommendation that was preferred at my house. That is to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by Hickok family
This dish was exactly what I was looking for! A wonderful side dish or great on it's own. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by AURINIA
This was SO good!!! Even my diehard meat-and-potatoes hubby loved it...this will be a repeat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by Emma
This was surprisingly easy and really tasty. I was skeptical at first because I'm not a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by riceowl
Flavor was excellent. I made some minor adjustments to suit my Mexican-food loving family: I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by HabsFan1993
The combination of herbs and chicken broth in this recipe make a wonderful warm comfort food. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by BB34
I altered this recipe so I'm giving it a 5, dont know what the origional recipe would rate. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by BELLENOCHE
Excellent recipe. Great variety of flavors and even the kids loved it! I cut out the cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by M Duphily
I also switched the amounts of rice and lentils and loved it! I had veggies that needed to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by melodee
This was pretty good. Next time I think I'll use red lentils. I had to add about one more cup... MORE