How to Cook Brown Rice and Lentils Together in a Rice Cooker

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
  • 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.
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    Add the lentils, rice, water/stock, and, optionally, seasoning and pre-cooked vegetables.
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    Stir well.
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    Secure lid.
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    Cook for 35 minutes.
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    When finished, unplug the cooker and set it aside with the lid partially removed to allow the food to cool a bit.
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    Finished.
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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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Updated: December 7, 2021
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