*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Spanish Rice and Lentil Pilaf

Recipe By     : mcrae@cs.ubc.ca (Valerie McRae)
Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          vegetable stock
     1/2  cup           green lentils -- rinsed
     1/2  cup           brown rice
   1                    can (19 oz/540ml) stewed  tomatoes
     3/4  teaspoon      dried basil
                        salt and pepper
   1      cup           shredded Cheddar cheese

Conventional method: In saucepan, combine stock, lentils, rice, tomatoes
and basil; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes
or until lentils and rice are tender and most of the liquid is
absorbed.Microwave method: In 12-cup microwaveable casserole combine all
ingredients
except salt and pepper and cheese. Microwave at medium for 40-45 minutes or
until lentils and rice are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let
stand covered, for 5 minutes.

both methods: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon onto plates and
sprinkle with cheese.

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