Creamy Lentils and Brown Rice

I made these lentils and rice to serve with Cajun Meatloaf and Roasted Veggies...the meatloaf was okay but not awesome.  I won't be featuring that recipe.  But I would definitely make these again - it would be a great one-dish meal with some shredded chicken or cooked ground beef (or maybe the "just okay" meatloaf crumbled up!). 

Creamy Lentils and Brown Rice

5 cups water (or 5 cups chicken broth)
2 tsp chicken bouillon (omit if using broth)
1 cup brown rice
3/4 cup dried lentils
1 cup chopped carrots
1 clove garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Place broth in large pot, cover and bring to a gentle simmer. Add rice, lentils, carrots and garlic. Cover and simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes. Add S&P, and stir in cheddar cheese.