Aimee’s Herbed Lentils & Rice

1 cup uncooked lentils
1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sage
1 tsp thyme
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
grated parmesan cheese to top, optional

1. Cook rice in 3 cups water (45 mintues); set aside
2. Meanwhile, combine lentils with 2 1/2 cups water, spices, celery, & onion; cook 30 mintutes
3. Serve lentils over rice & top with parmesan cheese