Another IP Meal

Southwest Brown Rice and Lentil Instant Pot Stew

 

Ingredients

• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
• 1 yellow pepper finely chopped
• 5-8 garlic cloves minced
• 1 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 1/2 cup brown lentils
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz.
• 1 can diced green chilies 4 oz (I used hot peppers I had canned).
• 4 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheese I prefer mozzarella and sharp cheddar
•  chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce for topping

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients, except cheese and cilantro, to your Instant Pot. Set to manual and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes then release remaining pressure. 
2. Serve in bowls
3. Sprinkle with cilantro and cheese and enjoy!  Feel free to add sour cream and/or hot sauce to taste