Lentils and Brown Rice

With holidays and travel plans etc., there is a tight squeeze on the December budget. Tonight's dinner is one of the most frugal I have up my sleeve and thanks to Sue Gregg's recipe, this has become a favorite of my family.(from Main Dishes www.SueGregg.com) It is great for when we need to save some money and also as a sort of detox after eating not so healthy. We usually put cheese on top with some salsa and fat free sour cream. The kids love it in a burrito shell too.

I always double the recipe and in the summer months I cook it in the crock pot (which comes out a little mushier than baked)

The recipe is so easy too!

3/4 cup lentils, green or red

1/2 cup long-grain brown rice

1/4 cup instant minced onion or 1 small onion, chopped

3 cups water or chicken broth (add 2-3T Bragg's or something else for added flavor if using water)

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Cover and bake at 300 F for 2-2 1/2 hours (about 4 hours in crock pot on HI)

Here it is with melted cheese....Yummy!!