Best Mexican Lentils And Rice Recipes

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INSTANT POT® CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE



Instant Pot® Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice image

This makes a good side dish but is also good served as a main dish in a taco bowl. If you have any leftovers, this is also great reheated and lightly mashed with a spoon transforming it into a 'bean dip' and served with tortilla chips.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
¾ cup brown lentils
¾ cup brown rice
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, rice, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
  • Open the lid and stir in 1/2 of the Mexican cheese blend. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Put the lid back on top and let sit for 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1108.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ONE POT CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS, BLACK BEANS AND RICE



ONE POT CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS, BLACK BEANS AND RICE image

Categories     Bean     Casserole/Gratin     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup uncooked green lentils
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fire roasted tomatoes drained
1 can diced green chiles 4 oz
1 zucchini shredded small
1/2 cup frozen corn thawed
1 cup red enchilada sauce
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat.
  • When the pot is heated add oil and add in the onion and garlic.
  • Sauté for a couple minutes then add in the rice and lentils
  • Add in the stock, stir and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender
  • If there is any excess liquid drain it.
  • Season the rice and lentils with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder.
  • Add in all of the remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup of the cheese and stir together
  • Heat the mixture until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid.

MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE



Mexican Lentils and Rice image

"You'll love this simple, quick-cooking, throw-in-the-pan-and-simmer meal!" Shannon Koene - Blacksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, lentils, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are almost tender., Stir in the corn, salsa, tomato paste, oregano and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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