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Cheesy Rice & Lentils
Hearty and flavored with herbs, cheesy rice & lentils can work as a simple main dish or tasty side. Keep both vegetarians & carnivores happy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6 as a side, 3-4 as an entree
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup dried brown lentils or red lentils (see note)
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup brown rice
- ¼ cup dry white wine or sherry
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teasponn salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese like Swiss Gouda or Monterey Jack
- 1 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- In a 1 1/2 quart lidded casserole, add ingredients other than the broth and mix well. Top with the broth.
- Cover the casserole and bake until everything is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove from oven and stir to mix. Enjoy.
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Notes
- If using red lentils, test for tenderness after 45 minutes. These are likely to be ready in 45-60 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
477mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side, 3-4 as an entree
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.