Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)
1 c. water
1/2 c. uncooked lentils
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 (16 oz.) can 1/3 less sodium chicken broth
2/3 c. uncooked rice (basmati)

Preparation

Coat a saucepan with vegetable cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
Add onion and next 2 ingredients; saute 3 minutes until tender.
Add water and next 3 ingredients.
Bring to boil; cook 2 minutes.
Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Add rice and simmer for 20 more minutes, or until rice is done and lentils are tender.
Stir well.
Serves 4.