Taco Style Lentils & Rice 3/4 cup dry lentils 3/4 cup brown rice 4 cups homemade chicken broth 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil (Salt to taste: 1/2-teaspoon) In a 2-quart saucepan bring the water to a boil.  As the water is heating, add the lentils, rice, bouillon, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder.  Finally add the oil.  Bring the whole thing to a nice fat boil.  Reduce the heat to low.  Place a lid on the lentils and allow the mixture to simmer for about 45 to 50 minutes.  The water should be mostly absorbed.  You may serve this as it, topped with a little cheddar cheese if desired.  Or you can use it to fill burritos or tacos instead.  Both ways are very tasty.  This is one of Tommy's favorite foods in the whole wide world.  If you have never tried lentils and are looking for a way to make them acceptable to the kids, this recipe is your best bet.  Our favorite way to eat it is in tacos.  If you are having a busy day and don't have time to cook this on the stove, it can cook in the crock pot on low for about 6 to 8 hours instead.  I've never cooked it on high, so I'm not sure how quickly it would cook that way.  I suspect about 3 hours would be enough.  Makes 4 servings. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 318 Calories; 7g Fat (18.3% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 51g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 58mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat. Home | Recipes | Dieting On A Budget | Other Goodies | Blog | Contact | Links  | HBHW Main Site 1 Corinthians 10:31  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Copyright Hillbilly Housewife 2005-2007 Internet Explorer 800 x 600