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                        BROWN RICE & LENTIL STEW

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Low-fat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3/4   c            Uncooked brown rice
    1/2   c            Dry lentils -- rinsed
    1/2   c            Chopped onions
    1/2   c            Sliced celery
    1/2   c            Sliced carrots
    1/4   c            Snipped fresh parsley
  1       t            Italian seasoning
  1                    Garlic clove -- minced
  1                    Bay leaf
  2 1/2   c            Chicken broth
 14 1/2   oz           Canned peeled whole tomatoes
                       -- undrained, chopped
  1       tb           Cider vinegar

 Combine all ingredients and 2 cups water in Dutch oven or large saucepan;
 bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally,
 for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until rice is tender. Remove and discard bay
 leaf.

 Each serving provides: * 252 calories * 10.5 g. protein * 1.4 g. fat * 50.7
 g. carbohydrate * 917 mg. sodium * 1 mg. cholesterol

 Source: Sport Sense - The Common Sense Approach to a Healthful Lifestyle
 Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format
 courtesy of Karen Mintzias



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