Rice Cooker Pilaf With Brown Rice, Lentils, and Wild Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2

Healthy and Delicious Rice Cooker Pilaf With Brown Rice, Lentils, and Wild Rice Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

173

Sugar

Fat

This Rice Cooker Pilaf With Brown Rice, Lentils, and Wild Rice recipe is a tasty and healthy main dish that's quick and easy to make in a rice cooker. It's perfect for meal prep, busy nights, or when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen but still want something delicious and nutritious. This dish combines the nuttiness of brown rice with the earthiness of lentils and wild rice, creating a satisfying meal for vegetarians and vegans or for anyone looking to add a plant-based protein source to their diet. With a sprinkle of cardamom, this pilaf is spiced just right and is sure to please your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Rinse brown rice and lentils in a strainer and let drain.
2.	Put chopped onion, brown rice, lentils, and wild rice in the rice cooker.
3.	Add water, ground pepper, chicken bouillon granules, and ground cardamom to the rice cooker and stir thoroughly.
4.	Turn on the rice cooker and cook based on manufacturer instruction or until the pilaf is cooked thoroughly.

PROS

This Rice Cooker Pilaf is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients.

It’s highly versatile and can be customized by using different types of rice, lentils, and spices.

It’s an excellent source of protein and complex carbohydrates.

It’s low in fat and sugar.

It’s a healthy and filling vegetarian or vegan meal option.

CONS

It takes a little bit longer to cook than plain rice, but it’s worth it for the added nutrients and flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Brown rice, lentils, and wild rice are all excellent sources of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
These ingredients can promote heart health, aid in digestion, regulate blood sugar levels, and support weight management.
Cardamom has potent anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce bloating and gas.

	1/2 onion , chopped
	1 1/8 cups brown rice
	1/4 cup lentils
	1/8 cup wild rice
	4 cups water
	fresh ground pepper , to taste
	1 teaspoon ground cardamom
	3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules