https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/tags/brown-rice/ Recent content in Brown-Rice on Grok Original Recipes Hugo en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:16:36 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/lentil-brown-rice-southwest-chili/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:16:36 -0400 https://grokoriginalrecipes.pages.dev/recipes/lentil-brown-rice-southwest-chili/ <h2 id="why-this-recipe">Why This Recipe</h2> <p>This hearty vegetarian Southwest chili combines earthy green lentils and chewy brown rice with smoky chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a bold, warming flavor. Creamy black beans and sweet corn add texture and balance, while undrained tomatoes create a rich, tangy broth. It&rsquo;s a satisfying, complete-protein meal that delivers classic chili comfort with a nutritious grain-and-legume base.</p> <h2 id="ingredients">Ingredients</h2> <ul> <li>1 tbsp olive oil</li> <li>1 small onion, diced (~1 cup)</li> <li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li> <li>¾ cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed</li> <li>½ cup brown rice, rinsed</li> <li>1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed</li> <li>1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice</li> <li>½ cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)</li> <li>1½ cup vegetable broth</li> <li>1 tbsp chili powder</li> <li>1 tsp ground cumin</li> <li>1 tsp smoked paprika</li> <li>¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)</li> <li>½ tsp dried oregano</li> <li>Salt and black pepper, to taste</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Prep</strong>: Dice onion; mince garlic. Drain/rinse beans, corn. Rinse lentils, rice.</li> <li><strong>Sauté</strong>: Olive oil + onion—3–4 min until soft. Add garlic—30–60 seconds.</li> <li><strong>Bloom</strong>: Add oregano. Cook 1 min. Stir constantly.</li> <li><strong>Deglaze</strong>: Add broth. Stir well, <strong>scraping bottom clean</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Combine</strong>: Add lentils, rice, beans, tomatoes with juice, corn, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne.. Stir well. <strong>Cancel sauté</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Cook</strong>: Seal → High pressure 22 min → Natural release 10 min → Vent</li> <li><strong>Adjust</strong>: Stir. Add salt, pepper to taste. Add thickener or sauté 2-3 minutes if needed.</li> </ol> <h2 id="macros-per-1-cup-serving-approximate">Macros per 1½-cup serving (approximate)</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Calories</strong>: 330 kcals</li> <li><strong>Protein</strong>: 26g</li> <li><strong>Carbs</strong>: 55g</li> <li><strong>Fat</strong>: 6g</li> <li><strong>Fiber</strong>: 12g</li> </ul> <p><em>Pair with 6 Triscuits for 29g protein, 15g fiber, and 450 kcals.</em> [</p>