Mediterranean Lentils and Rice

By glomcrae

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add lentils and next 5 ingredients (lentils through water). Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Spoon into individual bowls and sprinkle evenly with basil and cheese.
NUTRITION per serving: 365 Calories; 11g Fat; 15g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 11mg Cholesterol; 879mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat.