Spanish Rice and Lentil Pilaf

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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
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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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