Herbed Lentils And Rice

Course :	Lentils
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6 - 8

Ingredients:

4	ounces	swiss cheese -- shredded
3/4	cup	dried lentils -- - washed and sorted
3/4	cup	onion -- chopped
1/2	cup	brown rice -- uncooked
3 1/2	cups	canned chicken broth -- - diluted
1/4	cup	burgundy or other dry red -- wine
1/2	teaspoon	dried whole basil -- crushed
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	dried whole oregano
1/4	teaspoon	dried whole thyme
1/8	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/8	teaspoon	pepper

Preparation:

Combine 1/2 cup cheese and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 2 hours, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.