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One Pot Southwest Lentil and Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Oil
  • ½ Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 cups Tomatoes chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
  • 2 cups Black Beans rinsed and drained (or 1 can Black Beans)
  • ½ cup Green Lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable Broth, or Water
  • ¾ cup Rice
  • ½ cup Cheddar or Colby Jack shredded
  • Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
  • 1 Avocado diced or smashed

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano and sauté until spices are fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes more.
  3. Add tomatoes, black beans, lentils, corn, and broth, and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not add the rice at this step. This allows the lentils to begin cooking first.
  4. Add rice, stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and tender.
  5. Fluff the rice, spoon into bowls, and top with cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and avocado. Enjoy!