Ma'S Lentils And Rice
["1 lb. lentils, uncooked", "1/2 c. chopped celery, raw", "1/2 c. chopped carrot, raw", "1/2 c. chopped onion, raw", "1/2 c. chopped tomato, raw", "1 Tbsp. chopped garlic", "1 Tbsp. oregano", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. pepper", "4 c. cooked rice", "olive oil"]
["Place uncooked lentils in clean pot (not aluminum), cover with water until water is 1 1/2 to 2 inches above level of beans.", "Let soak for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.", "Drain lentils and return pot; fill again with water to same level as before.", "Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours with cover.", "Add celery, carrot, onion, tomato, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper 1/2 hour before lentils are done cooking.", "Stir lentils occasionally during cooking time; add more water if necessary to keep beans covered.", "When lentils are done cooking you may mix rice in all at once or individual servings.", "If so desired, add a dash of olive oil to each individual serving and mix."]
["lentils", "celery", "carrot", "onion", "tomato", "garlic", "oregano", "salt", "pepper", "rice", "olive oil"]