Baked Rice And Lentils Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Rice And Lentils

• 1 cup brown or green lentils
• Long Grain Rice
• Onion
• Chicken Stock
• Butter
• Salt
• Turmeric
• Cumin
• Chili Powder

How to Make Baked Rice And Lentils

1. Rinse 1 cup of brown or green lentils and soak in 2 cups of water for at least 2 hours. Drain thoroughly.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. In a large casserole dish, combine 1 cup rinsed long-grain rice, 1 cup soaked lentils, and 1 medium onion, finely chopped.
4. Add 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock (for vegetarian option), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 2 carrots, peeled and diced, 2 celery stalks, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir all ingredients until well combined. Cover the casserole dish.
6. Bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, stir gently, and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. If needed, add a splash more stock to prevent burning.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cold.