Recipe: Herbed Lentils and Rice

Herbed Lentils and Rice
(4 servings)

2 2/3 c Chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 c Dry lentils
3/4 c Chopped onion
1/2 c Brown rice
1/4 c Dry white wine
1/2 ts Dried basil, crushed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dried oregano, crushed
1/4 ts Dried thyme, crushed
1/8 ts Garlic powder
1/8 ts Pepper
1/2 c Shredded Swiss cheese
8 Thin strips (2 oz) Swiss cheese

Combine the chicken or vegetable broth, lentils, onion, uncooked brown rice, wine, basil, salt, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, and shredded Swiss cheese. Turn mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2-qt casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Bake, covered, in a 350x oven for 1 1/2 hours or till lentils and rice are done, stirring twice. Uncover casserole; top with the Swiss cheese strips. Bake two to three minutes more or till cheese melts. If desired, garnish the top of the casserole with watercress or springs of parsley.