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                                            Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    From:  The Bean Cookbook  by Norma S. Upson. When I try it I will probably double the herbs. *Use vegetable broth to make this Vegetarian. You may try this with any kind of cheese you like. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 2/3 cups vegetable broth or 2 2/3 cups chicken broth  |  
                                                3/4 cup lentils  |  
                                                3/4 cup onion, chopped  |  
                                                1/2 cup brown rice  |  
                                                1/4 cup dry white wine  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon dried basil  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon dried oregano  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon dried thyme  |  
                                                1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (i would use 1-2 cloves garlic, minced)  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon black pepper  |  
                                                2 ounces swiss cheese, shredded  |  
                                                2 ounces swiss cheese, strips to top  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Combine all ingredients except the cheese strips and turn into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. 2. Cover and bake at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours until lentils and rice are cooked, stirring twice. 3. Place cheese strips on top of the lentil-rice mixture. 4. Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.                              | 
                         
                         
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