Rice, Lentils, And Veggies

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup long-cooking rice, uncooked
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup (i omit this)
• 1 (1/2 ounce) packet flavor boost concentrated vegetable broth (swanson brand, my addition)
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large skillet.
• 2 add in carrots, celery, onion, rice, and lentils; cook for 5-7 minutes.
• 3 stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.