Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4                     chopped leeks -- (green and white
                        parts, well washed)
  4             cloves  garlic -- minced
  1                     red pepper -- finely chopped
  3               cups  vegetable broth or water
  1 1/4           cups  brown rice
                        salt and pepper to taste
                        approx 1 T chopped fresh basil or a pinch
                        dried basil
  1                cup  cooked lentils
     1/4           cup  freshly chopped parsley
     1/4           cup  finely grated carrots

Preparation:

In a 4 quart deep pot with cover, saute leeks, garlic and red pepper in a small amount of the broth. When soft, add the rest of the broth or water, and stir in rice along with seasonings. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes or until rice is done. Uncover, stir in cooked lentils and reheat until lentils are hot. Garnish with parsley and grated carrot before serving.

Nutritional Information:

1357 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 43g Protein; 283g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 89mg Sodium