Lentil Rice Surprise

Categories: Mcdougall, Main dish, Vegetarian
Servings: 6

1 c Lentils, dried
1/4 c Water
1 md Onion
Garlic clove, chopped
3 x Celery stalks, chopped
28 oz Tomato, canned
1 ts Dill weed
3 c Rice, cooked
1 c Bread crumbs

Cover lentils with water, bring to a boil, cover, simmer over low heat
about 1-1 1/2 hours until tender. Drain liquid, reserving 1/2 cup. Heat 1/4
c water in large pot, add onion, garlic and celery. Cook over medium-low
heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, drained lentils, 1/2 c
lentil water, cooked rice and dill weed. Mix well. Using a 3 quart
casserole, sprinkle a few breadcrumbs over the bottom. Pour lentil-rice
mixture into the casserole. Sprinkle the rest of the crumbs over the top.
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. HELPFUL HINT: This may be made ahead of time
and cooked when cold. Add 15 minutes to oven cooking time. FROM The
Mcdougall Plan