Recipe for Red Rice and Lentils 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 tsp olive oil
1 whl onion chopped, about 1 cup
1 whl red bell pepper seeded, cored and chopped about 3/4 cup
1 cup brown rice
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 cup chicken broth OR vegetable broth
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
Instructions:
Instructions: Serves 4-6

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over med-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute stirring constantly, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, chili powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne. Add the broth, tomatoes, and lentils, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook about 45-50 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender.

Fluff with a fork, taste and adjust seasonings, serve.

NOTES : Here is a delicious accompaniment to a roast chicken, poached fish or broiled meat-or a hearty and very healthy vegetarian entree.

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