Mexican Lentil Casserole

By EdieK

Source: Lean, Luscious and Meatless by Bobbine Hinman and Millie Snyder

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup lentils, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine onions, green pepper, celery and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in lentils, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer 40 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 1 3/4-quart casserole or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.

Remove saucepan from heat and stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into prepared casserole. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.