Mexican Lentils And Rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, lentils, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
- Stir in the corn, salsa, tomato paste, oregano and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.
onion, olive oil, garlic, vegetable broth, dried lentils, chili powder, ground cumin, frozen corn, salsa, tomato paste, oregano, white vinegar, brown rice, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mexican-lentils-and-rice/ (may not work)