Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup Dry lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup Brown rice, dry
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Basil fresh or dried
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 2 tbsp Part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

1. In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 2 hours,
4. Check casserole after 1 hour and add more broth if it seems dry.
5. Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.

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