Lentil Rice and Veggie Bake

This delicious vegan recipe can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.

Step: 1

Place the rice and 1 cup water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.

Step: 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 3

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.

Step: 4

In a casserole dish, mix the rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.

Step: 5

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

Per Serving: 187 calories; protein 9.7g; carbohydrates 35.1g; fat 1.5g; sodium 211.5mg.

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