| 1. |
Rinse rice and lentils in a strainer. |
| 2. |
Place in a small saucepan and stir in boiling water,
cover. |
| 3. |
Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. |
| 4. |
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saute pan. |
| 5. |
Add onion, and saute until golden brown over medium
low heat. |
| 6. |
Stir in lentil mixture and mint. |
| 7. |
Season generously with salt and pepper. |
| 8. |
Slice the tops off tomatoes, and reserve. |
| 9. |
Scoop out the middles, and reserve. |
| 10. |
Fill tomato shells with lentil mixture, and replace
the tops. |
| 11. |
Stand in a baking dish. |
| 12. |
Chop reserved tomato middles, and place in a small
bowl. |
| 13. |
Mix in oil and garlic. |
| 14. |
Pour around the stuffed tomatoes. |
| 15. |
Bake in a preheated 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. |
| 16. |
Remove from oven, and serve. |