Herbed Lentils and Rice

• vegetable broth or 2 2/3 cups chicken broth↗2 2⁄3 cups
• lentils↗3⁄4 cup
• onion, chopped↗3⁄4 cup
• brown rice↗1⁄2 cup
• dry white wine↗1⁄4 cup
• dried basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• dried thyme↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic powder (I would use 1-2 cloves garlic, minced)1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• swiss cheese, shredded↗2 ounces
• swiss cheese, strips to top↗2 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except the cheese strips and turn into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

2. 2

   Cover and bake at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours until lentils and rice are cooked, stirring twice.

3. 3

   Place cheese strips on top of the lentil-rice mixture.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.