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Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole
Makes: 4 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup dry lentils (sorted and rinsed)
  • 3/4 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice (dry)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat over to 350 °F
  3. In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
  4. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 2 hours,
  6. Check casserole after 1 hour and add more broth if it seems dry.
  7. Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

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

Original name - Kelly's Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 296
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 154 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 144 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 658 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 296
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 144 mg
Potassium 658 mg
Sodium 154 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 79 mg
Phosphorus 400 mg
Selenium 11 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 29 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 196 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 50 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups