Title: Spanish Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Categories: Vegetables
Yield: 1 Servings

2 c Vegetable stock
1/2 c Green lentils; rinsed
1/2 c Brown rice
1 Can (19 oz/540ml) stewed
-tomatoes
3/4 ts Dried basil
Salt and pepper
1 c 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.

Recipe By : mcrae@cs.ubc.ca (Valerie McRae)

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 28 Sep 96

Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 17:25:12 -0400

From: Eileen & Bob Holze