Stewed Lentils With Herbed Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 12 cup basmati rice
• 14 teaspoon dried oregano
• 14 teaspoon dried thyme
• 14 teaspoon dried basil
• 14 teaspoon dried chives
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 12 cups water
• 14 cup dried lentils
• 12 teaspoon paprika
• 1 (14 ounce) can white beans
• rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove
• lightly crushed with the flat of a knife
• 1 -1 14 cup vegetable stock
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. in a large dutch oven or saucepan, put the lentils, paprika, garlic, beans, and stock, bring to a boil.
2. Once at a boil (about 5 minutes) simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
3. Once fully cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Meanwhile, put the rice, water, oil and seasonings in a saucepan.
5. Bring this to a boil, then cover the pot and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve, topped with the lentils.
7. Enjoy.