Southwest Lentils and Rice Skillet

 PREP 10

minutes 
COOK 35minutes 
SERVINGS 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 
  • small red onion 
  • 2 cloves garlic 
  • 1.5 tsp cumin 
  • 1 tsp chili powder 
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning 
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
  • 1/2 tsp salt 
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper 
  • 1/2 cup brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 15oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed 
  • 1 14.5oz. can fire roasted tomatoes 
  • 1 cup frozen corn 
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 
  • 3/4 cup long grain white rice, rinsed 
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 
  • 2 green onions, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Dice the red onion and mince the garlic. Add olive oil and onion to a large deep skillet over medium heat and sauté until onions are translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté an additional 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. 
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, adobo, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stir and toast spices for about 30 seconds.
  • Next add in the lentils, black beans, fire roasted tomatoes (with juices), corn, and vegetable broth. Stir everything to combine. Place a lid on the skillet, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the mixture to come to a full boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. This will allow the lentils to start cooking first before adding the rice.
  • After 5 minutes, remove the lid and add the rice. Stir briefly just to evenly distribute the rice, cover with a lid, bring the skillet back to a boil, then reduce the heat again and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While the mixture is cooking, grate the cheddar cheese and slice the green onions.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, with the lid on, for 5 minutes. After it has rested, remove the lid, fluff the rice and gently stir to redistribute the veggies.
  • Top the lentils and rice mixture with shredded cheese and sliced green onions. Serve with more of your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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