RICE AND LENTILS FROM A RICE COOKER

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Simple and easy main dish or side. This makes a nice base for a meal instead of potatoes or plain rice, or stands on its own. Top with cooked chicken after it's done for a simple, high-protein meal. Add more barley for a better glycemic index.

Provided by Fatcatpat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white rice
1 cup brown lentils
1 cup pearled barley
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chicken stock concentrate (such as Better than Bouillon®)
water as needed

Steps:

  • Rinse rice, lentils, and barley thoroughly and mix in a rice cooker pot; add olive oil, garlic, and stock concentrate and stir.
  • Pour enough water over the mixture to reach the 4 1/2-cup mark on the rice cooker.
  • Press Start and let cook until the rice and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6 calories, Carbohydrate 121.6 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 381.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Varasa Annvire
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Overall, I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, it's delicious, and it's a great value for the price.


Any Any
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This dish is also great for meal prep. I like to make a big batch on the weekend, and then I have lunches for the week.


Seiam Islam
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I like to serve this dish with a side of yogurt or raita. It adds a nice cooling touch to the dish.


Dikeledi Nkele
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it reheats well.


Alikamboh
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I love the smell of this dish cooking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Kyleigh Jennings
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This dish is a great value for the price. It's very affordable, and it makes a lot of food.


Sayeed Rahman
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe is so easy to follow. I was able to make it without any problems.


John Wooard
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My husband is a big fan of lentils, and he loves this dish. He says it's the best lentil dish he's ever had.


Nyny Elamin
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice, and this recipe is a great option. The rice is cooked perfectly, and it's so flavorful.


MommyPrepper Rae_Rae
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I'm a vegetarian, and this is one of my favorite recipes. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's really delicious.


velithia johnson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in the fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


I Didn't Do It Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly, and they have a great flavor.


Edson Kiguru
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Axam Axam
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The rice and lentils are so warm and filling, and the spices give it a delicious flavor.


Prakash Senchuri
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and they always ask for the recipe.


Dilsam Mohammad
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their lentils. My kids love the rice and lentils, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Olivia Buck
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils and rice, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.


WASEEM SASOLI
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This rice and lentils dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together in the rice cooker, and it always turns out perfectly.