Best Herbed Lentils And Rice Recipes

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 cup dry white wine or additional 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

Steps:

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 cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE

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From: "The Bean Cookbook" by Norma S. Upson. When I try it I will probably double the herbs. *Use vegetable broth to make this Vegetarian. You may try this with any kind of cheese you like.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories Brown Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups vegetable broth or 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup lentils
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I would use 1-2 cloves garlic, minced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
2 ounces swiss cheese, strips to top

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except the cheese strips and turn into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Cover and bake at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours until lentils and rice are cooked, stirring twice.
Place cheese strips on top of the lentil-rice mixture.
Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.2

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE CASSEROLE

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Categories Cheese Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
3/4 cup lentils (dry)
3/4 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked)
1/4 cup dry white wine (chicken broth)
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp garlic powder (more?)
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup reduced fat swiss cheese (shredded, divided)

Steps:

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 cooking spray Cover and bake at 350° 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.

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