Mediterranean-Style Lentils and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice long-grain
• 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes diced with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained canned
• 2 tablespoons capers 
• 1 cup lentils dried
• 2.7 ounces feta cheese crumbled reduced-fat
• 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
• 5  garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1.5 cups onion chopped (2 medium)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add lentils and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Spoon into individual bowls, and sprinkle evenly with basil and cheese.