*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Mexican Lentil Casserole

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Main Dish
                Vegan                            Vegetarian
                Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           Onion -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Green pepper -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Celery -- chopped
   4      cups           -- water
   1      cup           Lentils -- uncooked
   1 1/2  cups          Rice, brown -- cooked
   6      ounces        Tomato paste
   1 1/4  ounces        Taco seasoning mix
     1/2  teaspoon      Chili powder

In a medium saucepan, combine onions, green pepper, cleery and water.
 Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in lentils, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer 40 minutes.

 Preheat oven to 375.

 Lightly oil a 1 3/4 quart casserole or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.

 Remove saucepan from heat and stir in remaining ingredients, mixing well.
Spoon into prepared casserole.

 Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes.

 Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 Per serving: 228 cal; 14 g prot; 1 g fat; 43 g carb; 605 mg sod; 0 mg chol.



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