Confetti Rice

1-1/2 cups Brown Rice
3 cups Vegetable Stock
3/4 cup chopped Red Bell Pepper
3/4 cup chopped Yellow Bell Pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
2 T Olive Oil
1/2t Oregano
1/2t Basil
1/2t Rosemary
1/4 t Red pepper Flakes (Optional)
1t Sea salt

- Add the olive oil, garlic, onion, peppers, and celery to a sauce pan.  Season with Sea salt.  Sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the stock and rice to the pan.  Season with red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, and rosemary.  Turn heat down to low and cover with a lid.  Simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed.
 

Lentils 'n Rice

1 cup dried lentils

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice

2 cups shredded carrots

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

3 cups water

1/2 t salt

1 t dried basil

2 cloves chopped garlic

1T olive oil

- Add all of the ingredients into a sauce pan. 

- Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for about 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed. 

- Can be used as a side or a main dish. You can also add some cooked chicken, turkey or "sturdy" fish if you would like to add some additional protein to the dish.

-  NOTE: lentils are LOADED with protein!