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Southwest Lentils and Rice

Instant Pot Lentils And Rice Bowl

Author: Marsha McDougal
A delicious Southwest blend of lentils, brown rice, black beans, vegetables and lots of yummy spices all cooked in your Instant Pot!
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup green lentils rinsed
  • ¾ cup brown rice rinsed
  • 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 can chopped petite tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn drained & rinsed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop your red onion, bell pepper and garlic cloves. 
  • Turn your Instant Pot to saute setting. Add olive oil to the inside of the Instant Pot. Saute onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute for additional 30 seconds. 
  • Turn saute setting off on your Instant Pot.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients from green lentils all the way down to black pepper.
  • Stir all ingredients together. Close the instant pot lid, turn the pressure valve to sealing and pressure cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. 
  • After 18 minutes is up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release its steam for 15 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the lid, stir mixture and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Prep and measure out the spices ahead of time in a small bowl. This will make it easier to just dump in the Instant Pot with the rest of your ingredients.
This recipe makes a lot so it's perfect for meal prepping! Just add any leftovers to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 569mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2g
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Southwest
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