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rice, lentils and beans casserole

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Recipe by
Sanity Chek
@sanity_chek
Annapolis, MD

This dish is a colorful and delicious combo that when cooked in vegetable broth, is a vegetarian dish. It can be served as a meal or a side. This is my mom's recipe I found buried in a drawer today.

yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For rice, lentils and beans casserole

  • 1/2 c
    wild rice, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 can
    lentils
  • 4 c
    vegetable broth (or chicken broth) or water if you don't have either. if using water do add the salt acording to your brand of rice's directions.
  • 1 lb
    fresh mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    chopped garlic (or 4 cloves)
  • 3/4 tsp
    turmeric, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes
  • 1 can
    kidney beans
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh cilantro or flat italien parsley
  • 4 dash
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt, add to taste at the end, to your taste (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)

How To Make rice, lentils and beans casserole

  • 1
    Combine both wild and brown rice (pre-rinsed) and 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer until water absorbed (follow the directions on your package of brown rice essentially) Since using broth, skip adding more salt.
  • 2
    Saute onion, garlic, and sliced mushrooms in a couple tbsps of olive oil. Add turmeric and cumin and a few dashes of black pepper to the mixture. Set aside.
  • 3
    When rice is complete,transfer to a larger serving dish with a cover. Add the onion/garlic/mushrooms mixture, including the olive oil. Add the cans of diced tomatoes, lentils, and kidney beans. Toss while adding salt to taste. Cover and let rest. Serve with a tbsp of chopped cilantro or fresh Italian parsley before you individually serve. Optionally, serve with a small dollop of sour creme with each individual serving.
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