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Lentil Rice and Veggie Bake

Combine delicious lentils, rice, tomato sauce, herbs, and vegetables to make a wonderful lentil bake that vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian Inspired
Calories: 187

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh tomato, chopped
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chopped celery
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chopped carrots
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place rice and 1 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Mix rice, lentils, and vegetables in a casserole dish. Top with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSodium: 212mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

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