2 c. cooked lentils
5 c. cooked brown rice
Oil for sauteing
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lg. onion, chopped
1-2 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped (opt.)
2/3 c. chopped fresh parsley
2-3 tsp. basil
2 tsp. oregano
2-3 lg. tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

In a large frying pan, heat oil and saute garlic, onions, carrots, celery, green pepper, parsley and dried herbs until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and lentils.

Combine rice and Parmesan cheese in a large pot or bowl. Add lentil mixture to rice mixture; mix lightly. Garnish with more parsley and grated cheese; if desired. Serve with plain yogurt and or a simple salad with French or vinegar and oil dressing. Serves 8.