the pretty things are going to hell

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i made a pretty healthy hotdish tonight. i was craving something flavorful and healthy, but easy and quick, since i was lazy. my creation turned out pretty good, though next time i will add fresh steamed veggies to it. the recipe that follows is an approx. of what i did, since i just threw in what looked right.

ingredients:

2/3 cup brown jasmine rice
1/2 cup lentils
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can french onion soup
1 cup water
2.5 tbsp cayenne pepper
1.5 tbsp basil
1 tbsp garlic salt
1 tbsp cumin
1 cup provolone

directions:

mix together rice, lentils, beans, soup, and water. add in cayenne pepper, basil, garlic salt, and cumin. boil until only a little liquid remains.

place into 9x9 casserole dish. shred provolone on top of dish. bake at 350⁰ 20 minutes.

i love basic instructions:

why does everyone tell me how their cat died a horrible death whenever they find out i like cats? wtf, people?!