Orzo-Lentil Rice

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice

1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the water, lentils and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Stir in pasta and rice. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until pasta and rice are tender.

onion, celery, carrot, sweet red pepper, butter, water, dried lentils, salt, ground cumin, rosemary, thyme, sage, pepper, orzo pasta, long grain rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orzo-lentil-rice/ (may not work)