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.


Recipes · Main Dishes · Rice · Beans and Rice Recipes


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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


Directions

  1. Rinse rice, lentils, and barley thoroughly and mix in a rice cooker pot; add olive oil, garlic, and stock concentrate and stir.

  2. Pour enough water over the mixture to reach the 4 1/2-cup mark on the rice cooker.

  3. Press Start and let cook until the rice and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
631 Calories
11g Fat
122g Carbs
18g Protein


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