Herbed Lentils And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chicken broth or vegetable stock
3/4 c. dry lentils
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. uncooked brown rice (not instant)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
grinding of black pepper
4 oz. natural Swiss cheese, shredded or handful of sunflower kernels

Preparation

Combine the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, basil, salt, oregano, thyme, garlic and black pepper in a large saucepan with tight-fitting lid.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until the lentils and rice are tender, the liquid absorbed.
Stir in cheese last 10 minutes of cooking.