• 1/2 c. brown rice
• 3/4 c. lentils, red or green, both work great
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1/4 c. dried onion flakes
• 1 Tbl. Spike Seasoning
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 3 c. water
• 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, optional
• fat-free sour cream, optional
• chopped tomatoes, optional

Mix lentils, rice, onion flakes, all seasonings and water in a 2 or 3 qt baking dish that has a lid. If your dish doesn’t have a lid, you will need foil to seal it tightly, when baking.

Bake in 300° oven for 2 hours or until lentils are tender and water is absorbed.

Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and place back in oven for 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.

We serve this with fat-free sour cream and chopped tomatoes as toppings, but it is delicious plain, too. It also makes an excellent burrito filling.Serve this with steamed broccoli or a side salad and a wonderful, warm piece of crusty bread and it is a satisfying, comfort food meal. Yum!