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Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 138 min

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup dry lentils
  • 3/4 cup onion
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat over to 350 °F
  3. In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
  4. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 °F for 2 hours,
  6. Check casserole after 1 hour and add more broth if it seems dry.
  7. Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1/4 of recipe
calories296 calories
protein19g
carbohydrate46g
fat5g
saturated Fat2g
fiber10g
sugar4g
sodium154mg
cholesterol9mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

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Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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