Herbed Lentils and Rice

2 2/3 c Chicken or vegetable broth

3/4 c Dry lentils

3/4 c Chopped onion

1/2 c Brown rice

1/4 c Dry white wine

1/2 ts Dried basil, crushed

1/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Dried oregano, crushed

1/4 ts Dried thyme, crushed

1/8 ts Garlic powder

1/8 ts Pepper

1/2 c Shredded Swiss cheese

8 Thin strips (2 oz)

-Swiss cheese Combine the chicken or vegetable broth, lentils, onion, uncooked brown rice, wine, basil, salt, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, and shredded Swiss cheese. Turn mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2-qt casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Bake, covered, in a 350x oven for 1 1/2 hours or till lentils and rice are done, stirring twice. Uncover casserole; top with the Swiss cheese strips. Bake two to three minutes more or till cheese melts. If desired, garnish the top of the casserole with watercress or springs of parsley.