Herbed Lentils And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 c. dry lentils
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. brown rice
1/4 c. white rice
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz.)
8 thin strips Swiss cheese (2 oz.)

Preparation

Combine broth, lentils, onion, uncooked brown rice, wine, basil, salt, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper and shredded Swiss cheese.
Turn mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole with tight lid.
Bake, covered, at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are done, stirring twice.
Uncover casserole; top with cheese strips.
Bake 2 to 3 minutes more to melt cheese.
Garnish with watercress or parsley.