Instant Pot® Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

Name: Instant Pot® Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

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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.

By Soup Loving Nicole

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Recipe Summary

cook:

20 mins

additional:

15 mins

total:

45 mins

prep:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
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.

Cook's Note:

You can also use green lentils, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

339 calories; protein 17.5g; carbohydrates 39.8g; fat 12g; cholesterol 36.4mg; sodium 1108.8mg. Full Nutrition

Michelle Rogers

05/02/2022

This was fantastic. Even my kids ate it. We put it in taco shells with cheese and sour cream.

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Michelle Rogers

05/02/2022

This was fantastic. Even my kids ate it. We put it in taco shells with cheese and sour cream.

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