Rice and Whole Grains for Rice Cooker
Transform your weeknight meals with this wholesome and versatile "Rice and Whole Grains for Rice Cooker" recipe! Featuring a hearty blend of white rice, brown rice, quinoa, and farro, this nutrient-packed dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Cooked to perfection in a rice cooker with water or broth, a touch of salt, and optional olive oil for richness, this simple preparation highlights the natural textures and earthy flavors of each grain. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a fuss-free, hands-off solution for busy cooks. Serve it as a satisfying side dish, a nourishing grain bowl base, or a hearty accompaniment to your favorite stews and curries. Perfectly balanced and packed with fiber and protein, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their grain game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice
- 0.5 cup Brown rice
- 0.5 cup Quinoa
- 0.5 cup Farro
- 3.5 cups Water or broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the white rice, brown rice, quinoa, and farro thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch and debris.
In the rice cooker pot, combine the rinsed white rice, brown rice, quinoa, and farro.
Add 3.5 cups of water or broth to the mixture. For added flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth.
Stir in salt and olive oil (if using) to enhance the flavor and texture of the grains.
Place the rice cooker pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
Select the 'Brown Rice' or 'Multigrain' setting on your rice cooker, or just start the standard cooking cycle for mixed grains if your rice cooker has that option.
Allow the rice cooker to complete its cooking cycle. This should take approximately 40-45 minutes, depending on your model.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the grains rest in the rice cooker for an additional 5-10 minutes to absorb any remaining moisture.
Fluff the mixture gently with a fork before serving. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish, or use it as a base for your favorite toppings or stews.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1779 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
