Herbed Lentils and Rice

Submitted by Shellie Harris (Judy Shefield's recipe)

3 cups water
3 tsp granulated chicken bouillon
3/4 cup dry lentils
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp pepper
4 oz Swiss Cheese

Combine dry lentils, onion, brown rice, basil, salt, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, bouillon and water. Shred half of the Swiss Cheese and stir into lentil rice mixture. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Cut remaining cheese into strips and place on top of cooked lentil mixture. Return to oven for 3 minutes for cheese to melt on top.