Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole
Lentils and brown rice are combined with flavorful herbs and onions and topped with cheese for a delicious side dish.
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Serving size
- 1/4 of recipe
- Rating
- 3.26 of 5 (50 ratings)
Food groups
- Dairy: 1/4 cups
- Grains: 1 ounces
- Vegetables: 3/4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup dry lentils (sorted and rinsed)
- 3/4 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup brown rice (dry)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat over to 350 °F In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 2 hours, Check casserole after 1 hour and add more broth if it seems dry.
- Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 296.32 |
| Total Fat | 5.05 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.22 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 9.18 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 46.43 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.25 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.81 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 18.47 g |
| Calcium | 144 mg |
| Potassium | 658 mg |
| Sodium | 154.44 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 79 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Selenium | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 29 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Folate | 196 mcg |
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 5 mg |
| Choline | 50 mg |
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Source
Recipe by: The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes - Washington State WIC Program Original name - Kelly's Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole
Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/herbed-lentils-and-rice-casserole. Federal works are public domain in the United States.
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