Ingredients
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1/4 - 1/2
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1
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1
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1
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2 1/2
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2 1/2
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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1
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-
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1
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Directions
Easy Cheesy Lentil & Rice Casserole, After trying several complicated lentil recipes with dissatisfaction, I developed this delicious dish that is also so simple! Even my 3 year old loves it! Great side dish or a yummy vegetarian meal , This is a womderful cheap and cheerful dish Inexpensive but very filling My husband and I eat this with a bit of hot sauce on top It really gives it more flavor Thanks!, Sara, this is delicious! In order to make it totally vegetarian, used vegetable boullion cubes dissolved in water rather than chicken broth For the topping, instead of the fried bread, I fried some breadcrumbs in olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper Then I topped it with los of parmesan cheese I also seasoned the lentils and cheese mixture with salt and pepper After baking it for 15 minutes, I put it under the broiler to brown the topping I was thinking that if adults were eating this, some sliced green olives with pimientos might be a nice touch ‘ll definitely make this again
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Steps
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1
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Use a Big Pot and Cook Onion in Margarine Until Soft. |
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2
Done
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in a Bowl, Stir Together Bouillon and Hot Water. |
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3
Done
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Add Lentils, Rice, Bouillon-Water Mixture and Cold Water. |
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4
Done
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Bring to a Boil. |
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5
Done
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Lower Heat, Cover and Simmer 25 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally. |
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6
Done
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Meanwhile, Fry Both Sides of a Slice of Bread in Oil and Sprinkle With Italian Seasoning Blend. |
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7
Done
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Cool on Rack. |
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8
Done
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After 25 Minutes, Rice Should Be Cooked and Lentils Should Be Cooked but Still Firm (not Mushy) and There Should Still Be Some Moisture in the Mixture. |
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9
Done
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Turn Stove Off and Stir 1 Cup of the Cheese Into the Mixture Until Cheese Is Melted. |
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10
Done
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Pour Mixture Into a 9 by 13 Pan That Has Been Sprayed With Pam and Smooth the Top With the Back of Your Spoon. |
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11
Done
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Sprinkle Remaining 1/2 Cup of Shredded Cheese Over Top. |
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12
Done
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Crunch Up the Cooled Fried Bread With a Knife and Sprinkle Over Casserole. |
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13
Done
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Sprinkle Parmesan Over Casserole. |
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14
Done
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Bake in Preheated 350 Oven For 15 Minutes or So Until Cheese Is Melted. |
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15
Done
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Let Cool Slightly Before Serving. |
