Ingredients:
1 cup dried lentils
1 teaspoon margarine
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes ( do NOT drain)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt ( I omit)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
cooking spray
Directions:
Cook lentils according to package, omitting salt.
Drain and set aside. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion, green pepper, and garlic; stir often and cook until tender.
Stir in lentils, tomatoes with juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes (stir occasionally).
Meantime, preheat oven to 325 F.
Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray, and place rice in dish, topped next with lentils.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Add cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
Servings: 5
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.