ORZO-LENTIL RICE

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A tender medley of pasta, lentils and rice partners perfectly with a meat or vegetarian entrée. Herbs and chopped veggies add interest to the side dish. -Misty Scondras, Dalton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
4 teaspoons butter
5 cups water
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup uncooked long grain rice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the water, lentils and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Stir in pasta and rice. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until pasta and rice are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.