Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice
🍽️ Dinner 🔥 Medium

Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils and Rice

This Instant Pot cheesy Mexican lentils and rice recipe works as a side, main, or taco bowl filling, or mash for a bean dip and serve with tortilla chips.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine chicken broth, tomatoes, onion, lentils, rice, jalapeños, garlic, taco seasoning, oregano, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions. Unlock and remove the lid.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir in ½ Mexican cheese blend; sprinkle remaining ½ cheese over top. Cover the Pot; set aside for 4 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

339
Calories
18 g
Protein
40 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
1109 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/275704/instant-pot-cheesy-mexican-lentils-and-rice/
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