Lentils in a Rice Cooker
I know that when I place a bowl of lentils on my table, I am giving my family a nutritious superfood that everyone will enjoy. And now that I have discovered that you can cook lentils in a rice cooker, they are so incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lentils
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon saffron
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- A splash of olive oil
Instructions
- Place the lentils in a colander and rinse well under running water.
- Pour the washed lentils into a bowl and toss in a splash of olive oil.
- Add the herbs and spices and mix well with a spoon.
- Place the lentils in the inner pot of your rice cooker, and insert them into the rice cooker.
- Add the water.
- Place the lid securely onto the rice cooker.
- Set the timer for 30 minutes.
- Leave the lentils to cook.
- At the end of the cooking time, the rice cooker should switch to ‘Warm’ mode. This means that the cooking time is up.
- Leave to stand for 5 minutes before opening the rice cooker.
- Serve piping hot.