Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole
Lentils and brown rice are combined with flavorful herbs and onions and topped with cheese for a delicious side dish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
296
Calories
19g
Protein
46g
Carbs
5g
Fat
10g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
154mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 9 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
low-sodium chicken broth
2 2/3 cups
dry lentils
3/4 cup · sorted and rinsed
onion
3/4 cup · chopped
brown rice
1/2 cup · dry
water
1/4 cup
basil
1/2 teaspoon · fresh or dried
oregano
1/2 teaspoon
thyme
1/2 teaspoon
part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup · divided
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Preheat over to 350 °F
- 3
In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
- 4
Stir to combine.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 2 hours,
- 6
Check casserole after 1 hour and add more broth if it seems dry.
- 7
Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.
- 8
Bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes - Washington State WIC Program Original name - Kelly's Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole
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