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Lentils and brown rice are two cheap, nutritional food items. However, many people have no idea how to cook them because they are not a traditional food in the Western world. They are both easy to cook and require little attention, making them an ideal item for busy people or those who are just starting out at cooking.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup lentils
- 3/4 cup brown rice
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4 cups water OR vegetable stock OR chicken/beef stock
- OPTIONAL: 2 teaspoons of any kind of seasoning and/or pre-cooked vegetables
Steps
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Rinse and drain the lentils and rice (you may wish to wash them together for the sake of time) multiple times, either using a wire strainer or the pot of your rice cooker. -
Add the lentils, rice, water/stock, and, optionally, seasoning and pre-cooked vegetables.Advertisement -
Stir well. -
Secure lid. -
Cook for 35 minutes. -
When finished, unplug the cooker and set it aside with the lid partially removed to allow the food to cool a bit. -
Finished.
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Tips
- Grilled chicken is a great compliment to this dish; you can serve it over the chicken or as a side dish.Thanks
- Buying rice and lentils in bulk at a great price is a good idea, since both items keep well.Thanks
- If there is too much liquid in your recipe, cook for ten more minutes until it is moist but still sticks together.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Rice cooker of an appropriate size.
- A non-metal stirring device (anything metal will most likely scratch the inside of a rice cooker and damage it).
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- "Have always cooked rice and lentils on the range. Received a rice cooker as a gift, so thought it would be nice to try cooking them that way. Looking forward to a cooler cooking choice during the hot months. No gas range for such a simple dish! " ..." more
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"Have always cooked rice and lentils on the range. Received a rice cooker as a gift, so thought it would be nice to try cooking them that way. Looking forward to a cooler cooking choice during the hot months. No gas range for such a simple dish! "
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"It's really good. I boosted the nutrition value by adding peas and carrots; next time, I'll add more veggies. An advantage: I can make some and refrigerate the balance for another meal or two."
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"I'm desperate for some filling food and all I have are beans and rice in my cupboard right now... this recipe saved the day! "
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"Excellent! I used black lentils and a few more spices, but this worked great, thank you for the recipe."
"A nice alternative for a gluten-free whole plant food dieter."
