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Carrot Lentil Casserole

Name: Carrot Lentil Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup finely chopped carrots; 3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour

Makes

6 servings

"My husband loves this hearty meatless casserole, especially on a chilly winter evening," says Stacey Krawczyk of Champaign, Illinois. "It's wonderful served with crusty bread and a green salad."

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

In a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the onion, carrots, lentils, rice, cheese, green pepper and seasonings. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until the liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 239 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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