Lentils and Rice

This is a classic, it stands alone or works as a side dish.  I had a craving for it yesterday so made up a batch.  If there is any leftover, I will freeze it but I am taking it for lunch today.  :-)

Lentils and Rice – adapted from Janie Campbell and The Daily Herald

1 cup lentils

½ cup brown rice

2 cups sliced carrots

½ cup chopped onion

3 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon garlic

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt, or less

½ teaspoon black pepper

Place rice in a large pot with broth and olive oil.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.  Wash lentils; add to rice with remaining ingredients.  Cover pot and simmer an additional 25-30 minutes until rice and lentils are tender.