Medium Appetizer Condiment Snack

Instant Pot® Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

Name: Instant Pot® Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 1 can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers , 10 ounce; 0.75 cups brown lentils; 0.75 cups brown rice; 1 small onion , chopped; 2 jalapeño peppers , seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic , minced; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro , or to taste

Total Time

44 min

20m prep · 24m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Medium

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This dish works wonderfully as a side but can also be served as a hearty main course or as a filling for taco bowls! For a fun twist, try mashing it slightly with a spoon to create a flavorful 'bean dip' and pair it with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers , 10 ounce
0.75 cups brown lentils
0.75 cups brown rice
1 small onion , chopped
2 jalapeño peppers , seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro , or to taste

Instructions

1

Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, rice, onion, jalapeños, garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®).
2

Close and lock the lid. Select HIGH pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
4

Open the lid and stir in 1/2 of the Mexican cheese blend. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover and let sit for 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.