This Ended Up Being Rice and Lentil Pilaf

The objective here is to find a substitute for those boxed rice pilafs I buy in the store when I need a quick meal. They are tasty but seem unnecessary, given that I keep all the basic ingredients in my kitchen.

1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp olive oil
2 c vegetable broth
1 c water
1/2 c lentils
1/2 c brown rice
almonds

Bring vegetable broth to a boil, add olive oil, almonds, and seasonings, cook for 10 minutes. Add lentils and cook for 10 more minutes. Add the cup of water and the rice, return to boil, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed, at least 10-15 minutes.

If you have more time, you can always use freshly chopped onions and garlic instead of the powdered versions. The advantage of the dried seasonings is convenience and speed, but, you know, fresh is preferable.