Mexican-Spiced Lentil Chili & Rice Bowls
with Cheese, Sour Cream, Scallions & Lime
- Milk
This chili packs bold flavors, with tender lentils in a smoky, cumin-spiced tomato base. Sautéed scallions and green pepper add savory depth while fluffy rice, cool sour cream, and melty cheese create the perfect balance of textures. The chili is finished with a bright squeeze of lime juice for tangy contrast.
Ingredients
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Tomato Paste
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 teaspoon
Cumin
1 unit
Lentils
1 unit
Long Green Pepper
3 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Lime
2 unit
Scallions
1 tablespoon
Mexican Spice Blend
½ cup
Mexican Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
¼ teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
- Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
- While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Core, deseed, and finely dice green pepper. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Quarter lime.
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pot (large pot for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and green pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir in garlic, cumin, and Mexican Spice Blend; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Stir in lentils and their liquid, tomato paste, stock concentrate, ½ cup water, and ¼ tsp sugar (1 cup water and ½ tsp sugar for 4 servings).
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Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring frequently, until flavors meld and chili has thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes. TIP: If chili seems too thick, stir in more water a splash at a time.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Fluff rice with a fork.
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Divide chili between bowls. Top with rice, sour cream, as much Mexican cheese blend as you like, and scallion greens. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and remaining lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Apr 2026- Flavor: Many loved the bold Mexican spices and chili taste, though some found it needed extra kick or jalapeños for heat.
- Ease of prep: Very easy to make with straightforward steps, though a few found some directions unclear or out of order.
- Suggestions: Add diced tomatoes for freshness, black beans for heartiness, or caramelize tomato paste before adding liquids for deeper flavor.
- Portions: Not super filling on its own; adding extra rice, black beans, or tortilla chips helps stretch the meal.
- Leftovers: Doesn't keep well as rice soaks up the chili and becomes pasty when stored.
