Herbed Lentils & Rice

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
4	oz	swiss cheese, shredded, divided (1 cup total)
3/4	cup	dried lentils, washed and sorted
3/4	cup	onion, chopped
1/2	cup	brown rice, uncooked
3 1/2	cup	canned chicken broth, diluted
1/4	cup	burgundy, or other dry red wine
1/2	teaspoon	dried whole basil, crushed
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	dried whole oregano
1/4	teaspoon	dried whole thyme
1/8	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/8	teaspoon	pepper

Directions:
Combine 1/2 cup cheese and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 2 hours, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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