*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                       Spanish Rice and Lentil Pilaf
 
 Recipe By     : mcrae@cs.ubc.ca (Valerie McRae)
 Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      cups          vegetable stock
      1/2  cup           green lentils -- rinsed
      1/2  cup           brown rice
    1                    can (19 oz/540ml) stewed  tomatoes
      3/4  teaspoon      dried basil
                         salt and pepper
    1      cup           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.
 
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