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One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fire roasted tomatoes, drained
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 small zucchini, shredded
  • 1/2 cup defrosted frozen corn
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese, I used sharp cheddar and part skim mozzarella
  • Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 Information

Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1214mg (51%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1214mg 51%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.