Instant Pot Cheesy Southwestern Lentils & Brown Rice
This Instant Pot recipe for Cheesy Southwestern Lentils & Brown Rice is the perfect quick vegetarian weeknight dinner recipe that's perfect for Meatless Monday! Hearty lentils and brown rice combine with southwestern spices, tomatoes, peppers & plenty of melty cheese!
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves (minced)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 3/4 cup bob's red mill brown rice
- 3/4 cup bob's red mill brown lentils
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
- 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz.)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (i prefer mozzarella and sharp ch
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
- Carbohydrate 2.60747624948456 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.052879999918 g
- Fiber 0.351799990788429 g
- Protein 0.060474999912 g
- Saturated Fat 0.01378999997872 g
- Serving Size 1 1 people (154g)
- Sodium 699.54739999988 mg
- Sugar 2.25567625869613 g
- Trans Fat 0.00851999998648 g
- Calories 10 calories
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