Lentil Rice Casserole

I PROMISE, after tasting our favorite, and easiest, lentil recipe, you too, will be a fan of lentils :) Every time I take this over as a compassionate service meal, people are shocked at how good it is. And it's SO easy!

(makes a 9x9 square pan. Double to make a 9x12 pan, but read directions FIRST!)

3 C chicken stock (or 3 C water, and 3 boullion cubes)
3/4 C dry lentils (uncooked)
1/2 C brown rice (uncooked)
1 C chopped onion
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 C cheese, shredded (opt. after it's cooked)

-mix all ingredients in a casserole dish.
-Bake 1-1/2 hours, covered with tin foil, in a 300 degree oven.
-Put 1/2 C cheese on top during the last 10 minutes.
-if you double the recipe, only use 5 cups of stock, NOT 6 cups.