CURRY LENTIL AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

Curry Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole image

Try this low-fat curry-lentil casserole. Coax out the dish's Indian roots-serve with sliced cucumbers in mint vinaigrette or Yoplait yogurt dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)
3/4 cup dried lentils (6 oz), sorted, rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked natural whole-grain brown rice
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 2- or 2 1/2-quart casserole, mix all ingredients except almonds.
Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Uncover and stir mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g