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How to Cook Lentils in a Rice Cooker

Kaylie
Make perfectly cooked rice cooker lentils with this easy, hands-off method! Just toss in your favorite lentils, water, and seasonings, and let your rice cooker do the work. This protein-packed, budget-friendly dish is perfect for meal prep, soups, salads, and hearty bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 226 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lentils Brown, Green or black lentils
  • 2 cup water Or replace water with chicken, beef, or vegetable broth. If you don’t have broth on hand, add chicken or beef bouillon cubes in the water as an easy alternative.

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the lentils in a fine-mesh strainer, removing any debris or dirt. Drain well.
  • Add the lentils and water to the rice cooker pot. (Optional: Add seasonings such as salt and herbs for extra flavor.)
  • Press the "Cook" button on your rice cooker and set the timer for 30 minutes. For specific cooking times based on different lentil varieties, refer to the suggested cooking times below.
  • Once done, drain any excess water and serve.

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided are estimates and may not be entirely accurate.
Rice Cooker Lentil Cooking Times
  • Brown Lentils: 20–30 minutes
  • Black Lentils: 25–30 minutes
  • Green Lentils: 30–35 minutes (For a firmer texture, cook for 30 minutes.)
Cooking times may vary depending on your rice cooker. If the lentils are not cooked to your liking, simply add more cooking time until they reach the desired texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 17gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 20gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 5mg
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