Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

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.

Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

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

Lime Cilantro Rice

Side Dish

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.

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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 338.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.5g 35%

Carbohydrates: 39.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 9.4g 38%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 12g 19%

Saturated Fat: 8.2g 41%

Cholesterol: 36.4mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 265.6IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 7.3mg 12%

Folate: 133.3mcg 33%

Calcium: 42.5mg 4%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 73.2mg 26%

Potassium: 390.5mg 11%

Sodium: 1108.8mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 108.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.