1/2 c  Chopped onions

    1/2 c  Chopped green bell peppers

    1/2 c  Chopped celery

      4 c  Water

      1 c  Lentils, uncooked (7 1/2

           Ounces)
  1 1/2 c  Cooked brown rice

      1    6 ounce can tomato paste

  1 1/4 oz Packet taco seasoning mix

    1/2 ts Chili powder

  In a medium saucepan, combine onions, green pepper,
  celery and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  Stir in lentils, cover pot, reduce heat to low and
  simmer 40 minutes.
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  Lightly spray a 1 3/4-quart casserole with vegetable
  cooking spray.
  Remove saucepan from heat and stir in remaining
  ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into prepared
  casserole. Bake uncovered, 25 minutes. Let stand 5
  minutes before serving.
  Nutrition (per serving):  226 calories
  Saturated fat      0 g Total Fat 1 g (5% of calories)
  Protein 12 g (22% of calories) Carbohydrates 41 g (73%
  of calories)
  Source: Lean And Luscious And Meatless Date Published:
  1992 Bobbie Hinman & Millie Snyder

  94-09-14 11:29:51 EST From: GloW1 (AOL)

  From the recipe files of Sue Smith,
  TXFT40A@prodigy.com, S.Smith34. 1.80C!