Herbed Lentils and RIce

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE

Ingredients

3  cups chicken broth

¾   cup lentils

¾   cup onion, chopped

½   cup uncooked white rice

½   teaspoon basil

¼   teaspoon oregano

¼   teaspoon thyme

1  garlic clove, diced

1/8  teaspoon pepper

1/2  cup mozzarella

Instructions

1.  In a 2 quart sauce pan, combine all the ingredients except for the mozzarella.

2.  Bring up to a boil over high heat.

3.  Lower the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and simmer for 26-27 minutes, or until lentils and rice are cooked.

4.  Remove from heat and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top of the lentils and rice; replace lid and let the heat and steam melt the mozzarella for about 5 or 6 minutes before serving.