- 3/4 cup dry lentils
- 3/4 cup brown rice
- 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons dry onion
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 4 cups tap water
- 2 tablespoons oil or other fat
In a 2-quart saucepan bring the water and
oil to a boil. As the water is heating, add
the lentils, rice, bouillon, and seasonings.
Bring the whole thing to a nice fat boil.
Reduce the heat to low. Place a lid on the
lentils and allow the mixture to simmer for
about 45 to 50 minutes. The water should be
mostly absorbed. You may serve this as it,
or topped with a little cheddar cheese if
desired. This, along with the
Taco Style Lentils, is one of Tommy's
favorite foods in the whole wide world.
If you have never tried lentils and are
looking for a way to make them acceptable to
the kids, this one is a good bet. We usually
serve it with a big salad made up of
lettuce, tomatoes, chick peas, cucumber and
any other fresh veggies lurking in the
fridge. If you are having a busy day and
don't have time to cook this on the stove,
it can cook in the crock pot on low for
about 6 to 8 hours instead. I've never
cooked it on high, so I'm not sure how
quickly it would cook that way. I suspect
about 3 hours would be enough.
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