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.

Victor Okusami
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This was a great recipe. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Darian Terrebonne
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This recipe is a keeper! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I loved the addition of the cilantro and lime. Will definitely be making this again.


Image Lay Blogger
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I've tried many lentil recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Liam Sandoval
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I made this for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! The lentils were tender and the rice was fluffy. The spices were perfect and gave the dish a nice kick.


uooi lfv bz
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This was my first time cooking lentils and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Makyla Frost
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


lakota haynie
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The lentils were tender and flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Fanele gcina
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This was a great recipe. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lilitha Sobuza
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This recipe is a keeper! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I loved the addition of the cilantro and lime. Will definitely be making this again.


AnasMD Anas
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I've tried many lentil recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Qazi Usman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


MD Sagor Hossain Sagor
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I made this for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! The lentils were tender and the rice was fluffy. The spices were perfect and gave the dish a nice kick.


jeremiah messenger
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This was my first time cooking lentils and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lentils were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Ghulam Sadiq
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The lentils and rice are always cooked perfectly and the spices are just right.


Nompumelelo Bhengu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used brown rice and added some chopped vegetables to the lentils. It was delicious!


Shafqat Ali
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lentils were tender and the rice was fluffy. The spices were well balanced and gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.


Saiqa Zahoor
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I made this last night and it was a hit with my family. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful without being overpowering. Will definitely be making this again!