Spicy Rice, Bean And Lentil Casserole

Total Time: 58 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 48 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 3/4 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup green lentil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup canned corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn kernels, drained
• 1 cup mild salsa or 1 cup hot salsa

Recipe

• 1 in a non stick saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• 2 add garlic, onions and green pepper, cook for 3 minutes.
• 3 stir in stock, brown rice, lentils, basil and chili powder, bring to boil.
• 4 reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.
• 5 stir in beans, corn and salsa, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.