Rice and Lentil Salad

== Description ==
The lentil is a staple food throughout the Middle East. Lentils provide protein and can be substituted for meat.
* Fruits and Veggies Matter Child Recipe Cards by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
* Cook Time: 50 minutes 
* Serves: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups water
* 1 x 14½ ounce can vegetable broth
* ½ cup brown lentils
* 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
* 2 large tomato, chopped
* 1 tbsp capers, drained
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
== Directions ==
# In a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, heat water and vegetable broth to boiling.
# Add lentils; cover and simmer 25 minutes.
# Add basmati rice and salt to simmering mixture.
# Cover and simmer 20 minutes longer or until rice and lentils are tender.
# Remove from heat; stir in green pepper, tomatoes, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice.
# Toss to mix well.
# Serve warm, or refrigerate to serve cold later.
== Tips ==
* Lentils come in many different colors such as red and green. Any color can be substituted in this recipe.
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