Lentil Casserole Recipe   Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty
LevelEasy Main Ingredient    Lentils1 Cup (16 tbs), rinsed  1/2
cup uncooked long grain white or brown rice  Water3 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil  Onion1 , chopped  Carrots2 ,
grated  1/2 medium-sized cabbage, grated  Green bell pepper1/2
To taste, sliced  Salt1 Teaspoon  Garlic powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1/2 Teaspoon  Bay leaves2  2 tablespoons
cornstarch or arrowroot  Dry bread crumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs)  1 cup
Cheddar or jack shredded cheese  1 cup seasoned tomato sauce or
spaghetti sauce  1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Combine lentils, rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil,
then reduce heat and simmer covered for 40 minutes. Heat butter
or vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add vegetables, salt,
garlic powder, nutmeg and bay leaves and saute for 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaves. In a large bowl, toss cornstarch or arrowroot
with bread crumbs and 1 cup shredded cheese. Add cooked lentil
mixture and sauteed veget