Ingredients

• 3/4 c. dry green lentils
• 1/2 c. brown rice
• 1 c. water
• 2 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 1 c. tomato sauce (8 oz. can) or 1 6-oz. can tomato paste + and extra 1/2 c. stock
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped green or red pepper
• 1 grated or finely chopped carrot
• 2 c. cooked, shredded chicken
• optional: other vegetables like spinach, broccoli
• 3 tsp. Italian seasoning or taco seasoning
• 2 cloves crushed garlic or 1/4-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Dash pepper
• 1 c. grated cheese ( I prefer sharp cheddar, but try a Mexican blend with the taco seasoning or mozzarella with the Italian)
• optional: salsa or spaghetti sauce to serve