Mexican Lentils, Beans and Rice Skillet
This Mexican Lentils, Beans and Rice Skillet is quick, healthy, and easy. It's perfect for a one-pot weeknight dinner with bold Mexican-style flavor.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons taco seasoning
- ½ -1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup lentils, green or brown, drained and rinsed
- 1 can, 15 ounces black beans
- 1 can, 14.5 ounce roasted diced tomatoes, or fire roasted for that smoky flavor
- 1 cup grilled frozen corn, or regular sweetcorn
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup white long rice, rinsed
- ½ cup Mexican cheese, grated
- green onions, sliced, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the onions: Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat: Add the onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Cook the base: Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Stir in the taco seasoning, oregano, salt, pepper, Let them toast for about 30 seconds to bring out the flavor.
- Add the veggies: Add the lentils, black beans, tomatoes (with juices), corn, and veggie broth. Stir everything together. Cover with a lid, turn the heat to medium-high, and bring it to a full boil.
- Add the liquid: Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, take off the lid and stir in the rice.
- Cover and cook: Cover again, bring it back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes: While that cooks, grate your cheese and slice the green onions. Once the 20 minutes is up, remove the skillet from the heat but keep the lid on. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice: Take off the lid, fluff the rice, and gently stir to mix the veggies: Top with shredded cheese and green onions. Add any extra toppings you like, and dig in!
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 13gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg
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