Lentil Casserole
A fabulous "base" that could be served as is, or as tacos/burritos/nachos.
Servings - 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic Mrs. Dash or other seasoning blend
- 1 small white onion sliced and sauteed
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- Tortillas, taco shells or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Mix lentils, rice, basil, rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, and chicken broth in casserole dish. Cover and bake on 300 F for 1hr. 45 minutes to 2 hrs. (I stir after 30 minutes to mix in the seasoning.)
- Serve over salad and top w/ sour cream. Goes well with tortilla chips. Or serve as a dip w/ tortilla chips and a with salad.
- In saucepan, heat 1 can black beans, 1 tsp. cumin, and 1 tsp. Garlic Mrs. Dash.
- Cook rice as directed on package.
- Mix equal parts black beans and rice. (You can also mix in cooked ground beef.)
- Top with sauteed onions, grated cheese, sour cream.
- Serve lentils & rice with seasoned black beans. Top with sauteed onions, grated cheese, sour cream. Perfect like this, or as taco/burrito/nachos.