MEXICAN LENTILS AND RICE

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"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.

Qiana Dixon
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This dish is a great way to spice up your weeknight meals. It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Md READ
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I added some chopped cilantro to the dish and it gave it a nice fresh flavor.


Amir Nazir
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I made this dish with brown rice instead of white rice and it was still delicious.


Selina Latif
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This dish is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook.


Joey de Beer
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friend and she loved it. It's a great meatless option.


Iwan Bezuidenhoudt
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.


Bereket Titi
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I love that this dish is healthy and affordable. It's a great option for families on a budget.


Isatou Kabbeh
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Yurleen Ford
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and it's delicious. I highly recommend it.


Md Mdf
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Etuatimi Joseph
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their lentils. My kids gobbled it up!


Buick Regal
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I've never made lentils before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Anna Aneel
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The lentils are perfectly cooked and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.


Khan Khamer
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This Mexican lentils and rice dish was a hit! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it.