Lentil Rice Casserole

It is a great way to feed a family on a budget. We’ve tweaked it a little, but it has been an old favorite of ours for many years. Feel free to add other veggies as you desire!

What you’ll need:

•	3 cups vegetable broth
•	1 cup lentils
•	1 cup chopped onion
•	1 tsp dried basil or 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
•	¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
•	¼ tsp pepper (or to taste)
•	½ tsp dried oregano or 1 tsp. fresh chopped
•	½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp. fresh chopped
•	1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
•	1 ½ cups brown rice
•	1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or combination)
*	Optional: Chopped red peppers, chopped black olives, chopped mushrooms

What to do:

1.	Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl.
2.	Pour into greased 2 quart casserole dish.
3.	Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.
4.	After one hour, mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese. Add additional veggies as desired.
5.	Bake for an additional 1 hour.

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