Dollar A Day Meals

                                                                    MAIN MEAL RECIPE

Mexi Lentils N' Rice

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By far a favorite for our family and friends!  I make this recipe, the wraps;  also tacos, taco salad, enchiladas using this recipe for mexi lentils n' rice: so very versatile, we love it!  Can not taste the brown  rice in this recipe, bit it adds a meaty texture and the body benefits from this wonderful whole grain.

1/2 c. brown rice

3/4 c. lentils (brown or green), picked over and rinsed

2 and 3/4 c. water (may need more later)

1/2 to 3/4 c. finely chopped onions

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

2 to 3 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. dried crushed oregano

grated cheddar cheese (3 T. per serving)

taco sauce or salsa (optional)

Put brown rice, rinsed lentils,  and water in a pot.  Bring to a rolling boil; reduce heat to lowest, cover. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until tender (add more water towards the end of this cooking time if the rice isn't quite done).  Add the chopped onions,  garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano.  Cover; cook on low about 15 more minutes, or until onions are tender.  Take  off  heat, keep covered a bit longer.

To serve:  place hot from the pan into a shallow bowl, immediately top with grated cheese.  Makes 4/5 servings  (we like this for lunch). 

Serve with a slice of whole wheat bread, or make a few flour tortilla crackers (see miscellaneous recipes on this site). 

Note:  For one person: have this meal 2 times.  Save remaining mexi lentils n’ rice to make 4 mexi lentil wraps; see menu.

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