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Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Lentils and brown rice are combined with flavorful herbs and onions and topped with cheese for a delicious side dish.

  • 4 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup dry lentils
  • 3/4 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

3

Stir to combine.

4

Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 2 hours,

5

Check casserole after 1 hour and add more broth if it seems dry.

6

Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.

7

Bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories285
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol8 mg
Carbohydrates44 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Total Sugars4 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein18 g
Minerals
Calcium152 mg
Potassium609 mg
Sodium148 mg
Copper436 mcg
Iron4 mg
Magnesium80 mg
Phosphorus378 mg
Selenium13 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A23 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B120.4 mg
Vitamin C4 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K8 mcg
Folate195 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.3 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin5 mg
Choline49 mg

Source:

  • The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes - Washington State WIC Program