Lentil And Rice Casserole

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1/4 cup long grain rice
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 1 leek
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 14 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and sliced)
• 1 cup broccoli floret
• 8 baby corn cobs (halved lengthwise)
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 1 tablespoon shredded basil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 put lentils, rice, and stock in large casserole dish and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2 chop leek into chunks. add leek, garlic, tomatoes (with juice from the can), cumin, chili powder, garam masala, bell pepper, broccoli, corn, and green beans to the pan.
• 3 bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes. vegetables should be tender.
• 4 add basicl and season to taste with salt and pepper. serve imediately. garnish with additional basil if desired.