Best Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils And Rice Recipes

ONE POT CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS, BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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A healthy, vegetarian, gluten free dinner the whole family will love! You won't miss the meat in this easy to make, One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice!

Provided by Recipe Runner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 clove of garlic, grated or minced
1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked green lentils, rinsed (brown or red lentils may also be used)
2-3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder (optional)
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fire roasted tomatoes, drained
4 ounce can diced green chiles
1 small zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 cup red enchilada sauce
3/4 cup shredded cheese, I used sharp cheddar and part skim mozzarella
Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat. When the pot is heated spray with cooking oil and add in the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add in the brown rice and lentils.
Add in the vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender. If there's any excess liquid drain it.
Season the rice and lentils with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder. Add in 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. Heat on low until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1214 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

INSTANT POT® CHEESY MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE

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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.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

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