Rice and Lentils from a Rice Cooker Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Rice and Lentils from a Rice Cooker Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Rice and Lentils from a Rice Cooker Recipe

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

Mamacita's Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Rice and Lentils from a Rice Cooker Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 630.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.6g 35%

Carbohydrates: 121.6g 39%

Dietary Fiber: 11.9g 47%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 9%

Cholesterol: 0.3mg

Vitamin A Iu: 6.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 252.8mcg 63%

Calcium: 43.2mg 4%

Iron: 6.2mg 35%

Magnesium: 53mg 19%

Potassium: 453.4mg 13%

Sodium: 381.4mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 44%

Calories From Fat: 97

*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.