Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley
Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley brings together tender white rice, earthy brown lentils, and chewy pearled barley for a comforting, balanced bite. Olive oil and garlic add richness while concentrated chicken stock infuses deep savory depth, making it a versatile side or a sturdy base for grain bowls. Serve it for weeknight dinners or meal prep to pair with roasted vegetables or grilled proteins.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Thoroughly rinse the rice, lentils, and barley, then combine them in the rice cooker pot; add the olive oil, the garlic, and the stock concentrate, and stir.
- 2
Add enough water to the pot to reach the 4 1/2-cup line on the rice cooker.
- 3
Press Start and cook until the rice and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 449.82 kcal High 22%
- Protein 10.85 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 84.34 g 31%
- Total Fat 8.98 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 642.25 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 8.3 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.76 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 215.3 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Chicken Bouillon, Lentils, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 449.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Chicken Bouillon, Lentils, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley healthy?
- Rice Cooker Lentils and Rice with Barley has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 449.82 calories and 10.85 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.25 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.23 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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