Our Family Recipes

Tex-Mex Rice and Lentils

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 1/2 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 4 oz can mild or hot green chiles, diced or chopped
  • 14.5 oz can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded cheese or queso.

  1. Press Sauté on the pressure cooker. Add oil, and when hot, add onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Press Cancel. Except for cilantro and cheese, add all remaining ingredients and stir.
  3. Pressure cook on high for 12 minutes. Natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release.
  4. Stir in the cilantro and cheese.
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