Lentil, Chick Pea And Rice Casserole

Categories: Beans/legum, Bobbie not , Casseroles, Cheese, Chick peas
Yield: 4 servings

2 tb Olive oil
1 Onion; chopped
2 Cloves garlic; minced
1 c Rice; uncooked
1/2 c Green lentils; washed
19 oz Can chick peas;
-drained/rinsed
3 c Vegetable stock; or water
Salt and pepper; to taste
1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley
2 tb Fresh dill; chopped
1 c Feta cheese; crumbled
1 1/2 c Grated Cheddar cheese

In a large saucepan, heat oil over Medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook
until fragrant and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in rice and lentils;
cook 2 minutes. Add chick peas and vegetable stock or water. Bring to boil.
Lower heat, cover and cook gently for 20-25 minutes or until rice and
lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley, dill,
feta nd 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Place in a 2 1/2 liter ovenproof
casserole or baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheddar. If serving
immedaitely, broil until cheese bubbles and is light brown. If making
ahead, and reheating, bake in 375 F. oven for 20-25 minutes until hot.
Makes 4-6 servings. The Toronto Star, Septemeber 15, '99 Quck Cuisine by
Bonnie Stern MC formatting by bobbi744@acd.net

Recipe by: The Toronto Star, Sept 15, '99

Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Roberta Banghart on Sep 19,
1999,
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