Brown Rice and Lentils

 

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

1

small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2

cup dried lentils (4 oz), sorted and rinsed

1/2

cup uncooked brown rice

1

can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth

1/4

cup water

1/4

teaspoon red pepper sauce

1

medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)

1/2

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

• 1 In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
• 2 Stir in lentils, rice, broth, water and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 50 minutes, adding water if necessary, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• 3 Stir in bell pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.