Rice and lentils cooked together in a rice cooker is a convenient and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The combination of rice and lentils provides a balanced meal that is high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. The rice cooker does all the work, making it an easy and hands-off meal to prepare. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect rice and lentils dish using your trusty rice cooker.
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RICE AND LENTILS FROM A RICE COOKER
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
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
EASY ONE POT LENTILS AND RICE
I made this for dinner tonight, and the whole family loved it. I make lentils and rice quite often in a million and one different ways, and never with a recipe, but decided to post this one for safe keeping so that I can make it this way again. I served this as a rice ring (with easy glazed carrots and raisins in the middle). I had no onions on hand, but this would be excellent with carmelized onions on top. You may need to use a little more or less water depending on the age of your lentils. I used 6 1/2 cups, and it was perfect. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
Provided by cicict1976
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cover the lentils with the water.
- Peel and crush the garlic cloves lightly with the back of a knife. Leave the cloves whole, so that they flavor the dish but can be removed if desired. (I leave them out of the kids' portions, and give them to my DH and myself).
- Add garlic to the pot, along with the bay leaves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. (DO NOT add salt at this point, as lentils will not cook properly).
- Bring to a boil. Cook at a boil until the lentils are just tender. This should take about 25 minutes, but may take longer dependig on the age of your lentils.
- Add the rice, salt and olive oil, and bring back to a boil.
- Stir, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Check to make sure the rice is done, adjust seasonings, and serve. If there is still too much liquid in the pan, just let it sit uncovered for a few minutes.
- Enjoy!
SAVORY LENTILS IN THE RICE COOKER
Make and share this Savory Lentils in the Rice Cooker recipe from Food.com.
Provided by heatherhopecs
Categories Lentil
Time 55m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to inner pot and stir. Place inner pot in the rice cooker, close the lid, and set to White Rice or press the Cook switch.
- Midway through cooking, carefully open rice cooker, stir ingredients with a long-handled wooden spoon and re-cover. Use caution when opening as escaping steam and inner bowl are hot.
- Reseal lid and allow to cook until the rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm. When rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm, carefully open the lid, stir again and re-cover. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 17.5, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 13.7
LENTILS AND RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium red onion, olive oil, water, medium red onion, garlic, olive oil, green lentil, long grain rice, salt, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaf, fresh parsley, lemon, greek yogurt
Provided by Andrew Ilnyckyj
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, sauté the diced red onion and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, green lentils, and salt to the large pot. Bring to a boil.
- Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
- To make the caramelized onions, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat and add the onion slices, stirring occasionally until completely soft, dark brown, and caramelized.
- NOTE: This will take about 30 minutes. The onions should become very dark and tacky when finished. Stir often to avoid burning.
- Add the rice, cumin, cinnamon, and bayleaf to the lentils. Stir.
- Cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Serve lentils and rice topped with the caramelized onions, chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and Greek yogurt if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 8 grams
BAKED RICE AND LENTILS
Serve this instead of potatoes at your next dinner party. It can be vegetarian if vegetable stock is substituted for the chicken stock. This can also be served cold. The left overs can be frozen in one or two serving packages.
Provided by Tebo3759
Categories Rice
Time 4h55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak lentils in water for 2 hours then drain.
- Combine lentils, rice and onions in large casserole.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and cover.
- Bake@ 425 for 25 minutes.
- Stir and mix well and bake 20 minutes longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- For Vegetarian use the vegetable stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.5, Sodium 384.5, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.5
INDIAN-SPICED RICE WITH LENTILS
Categories Ginger Rice Side Sauté Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Spice Lentil Winter Cinnamon Clove Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse lentils; drain. Place in small bowl. Rinse rice; drain. Place in another small bowl. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin; sauté about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; sauté about 30 seconds. Add water, salt, sugar, and turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat; add lentils and cook 8 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add rice and boil 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl. Remove cinnamon stick pieces and cloves. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.
- Basmati rice is available at Indian markets and some supermarkets.
Tips:
- Use the right lentils. Brown lentils and green lentils are the best choices for this recipe, as they hold their shape well and don't get too mushy.
- Rinse the lentils before cooking. This helps to remove any dirt or debris, and it also helps to prevent the lentils from sticking together.
- Add aromatics to the rice cooker. Onion, garlic, and ginger are all good choices, and they will help to add flavor to the rice and lentils.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water. This will help to add even more flavor to the dish.
- Cook the rice and lentils on the "white rice" setting. This will give them the perfect amount of time to cook through.
- Fluff the rice and lentils with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make them light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
This rice and lentils recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights, and it's also a great option for meal prep. With just a few simple ingredients and a rice cooker, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time.
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