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Southwest Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole

This Southwest Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole is a cozy, hearty, vegetarian dinner that's perfect for a cold night!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 3/4 cup dry brown or green lentils
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste I used approximately 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Colby Jack cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray the bottom of a 9x13 ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Sauté the onion and poblanos (if not using poblanos just the onion) in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes in a medium sized skillet. When the onions are soft stir in the garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Add in the remaining ingredients, except the cheese, and stir together until well combined. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 100-110 minutes, stirring everything once during the baking time.
  4. Remove the foil and sprinkle on the cheese. Bake another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. 
  5. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 818mg (34%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 818mg 34%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%

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