Lentils and Carrots with Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 3½ cups water
 * 1½ cups lentils
 * 2 tablespoons vinegar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 medium carrots, chopped
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and garlic in oil in Dutch oven 2 to 3 minutes or until tender crisp.
 * 2) Add water, lentils, vinegar, salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
 * 4) Add carrots; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until lentils and carrots are tender (some liquid should remain).
 * 5) Serve with hot fluffy rice.