Baked Brown Rice and Lentils
Source of Recipe
From the kitchen of JAMILAA
Recipe Introduction
servings | 4
estimated POINTS® value per serving | 7
List of Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
2 clove garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup cooked lentils
1 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. cook brown rice and lentils (can be done night before)
2. thinly slice carrots, cut broccoli into florets, mince garlic, chop onion and red pepper
2. lightly steam carrots and broccoli
3. preheat oven to 350
4. Saute onion and pepper in oil. Add garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Saute. Add carrots & broccoli, season with salt & pepper. Saute 2 minutes, set aside. Combine rice and lentils.
5. Spray casserole w/cooking spray. Place a layer of 1/2 the rice-lentil mix in casserole, then a layer of 1/2 the veggies, then 1/2 the cheese. Repeat.
6. Bake 15-20 minutes. Place under broiler 2 minutes to brown cheese.
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