Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 2/3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup lentils (sorted and rinsed)
• 3/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup brown rice (raw)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (divided)

Directions:

1. In a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish add the chicken broth, lentils, onions, brown rice, water, spices and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

2. Cover and bake at 350º for 2 hours, adding more broth if casserole seems dry.
Top with remaining cheese and bake another 2 or 3 minutes until all the cheese is melted.