Lentil Rice Medley

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
• 3-1/4 cups water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 medium tomato, chopped

1. In a
2. coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes longer. Add lentils and rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in broccoli and zucchini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce and tomato; heat through.

onion, garlic, olive oil, carrots, dried lentils, brown rice, water, salt, basil, oregano, ground cumin, pepper, fresh broccoli florets, zucchini, tomato sauce, tomato

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