Ingredients

1

medium dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)

3/4

cup dried lentils (6 oz), sorted, rinsed

1/2

cup uncooked natural whole-grain brown rice

1/2

cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2

cup raisins

2 1/2

cups water

2

tablespoons soy sauce

2

teaspoons curry powder

2

tablespoons slivered almonds, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 2- or 2 1/2-quart casserole, mix all ingredients except almonds.

Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Uncover and stir mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with almonds.