1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lg. red pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 c. dried lentils
1 c. brown rice
1/4 lb. Canadian bacon, chopped
2 c. water
1 (14 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce

Heat oil in large saucepan. Add pepper, onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Add lentils, rice, bacon, water and broth. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes until lentils and rice are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce. Garnish with green onion if desired. Serves 4.