BROWN RICE AND LENTILS

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Enjoy this easy side dish that's made with rice and lentils.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried lentils (4 oz), sorted and rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Stir in lentils, rice, broth, water and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 50 minutes, adding water if necessary, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in bell pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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