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.

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on September 5, 2022
close up view of Rice and Lentils in a bowl
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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)

631 Calories
11g Fat
122g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 631
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 381mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 122g 44%
Dietary Fiber 12g 43%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 453mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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