One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat.
2
When the pot is heated add oil and add in the onion and garlic.
3
Saute for a couple minutes then add in the rice and lentils
4
Add in the stock, stir and bring to a boil.
5
Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to low.
6
Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender
7
If there is any excess liquid drain it.
8
Season the rice and lentils with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder.
9
Add in all of the remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup of the cheese and stir together
10
Heat the mixture until the cheese is melted.
11
Top with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup uncooked rice, 1/2 cup uncooked green lentils, and more.

Yes, One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans And Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans And Rice

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