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Looking to elevate your rice cooker game with flavorful and protein-packed meals? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 10 tantalizing rice cooker recipes that are not only rich in protein but also bursting with delicious spices. From spicy chicken and rice to Indian-spiced chickpeas and rice, these recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds while making mealtime a breeze

Spicy Chicken and Rice

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with chicken broth.
  2. Add diced chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Curried Lentils and Rice

1. Ingredients:
   • 1 cup brown lentils
   • 1 cup rice
   • 3 cups vegetable broth
   • 1 onion, diced
   • 2 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1 tablespoon curry powder
   • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
   • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
   • Salt and pepper, to taste
2. Instructions:
   1. Rinse the lentils and rice, then add them to the rice cooker with vegetable broth.
   2. Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin.
   3. Season with salt and pepper.
   4. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Spicy Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl

1. Ingredients:
   • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
   • 2 cups vegetable broth
   • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
   • 1 onion, chopped
   • 2 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1 teaspoon chili powder
   • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
   • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
   • Salt and pepper, to taste
2. Instructions:
   1. Rinse the quinoa and add it to the rice cooker with vegetable broth.
   2. Stir in black beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
   3. Season with salt and pepper.
   4. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Tandoori Chicken and Rice:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori seasoning
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with chicken broth.
  2. In a bowl, mix together chicken pieces, yogurt, and tandoori seasoning until well coated.
  3. Add seasoned chicken, sliced onion, and bell pepper to the rice cooker.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Spicy Sausage and Rice

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz spicy sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with chicken broth.
  2. Add sliced spicy sausage, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Cajun Shrimp and Rice

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with chicken broth.
  2. Add peeled shrimp,
  3. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Mexican Beef and Rice

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with beef broth.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Transfer the beef mixture to the rice cooker.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Spicy Tofu and Vegetable Rice Bowl

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 8 oz firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with vegetable broth.
  2. Add cubed tofu, mixed vegetables, minced garlic, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil to the rice cooker.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Indian Spiced Chickpea and Rice

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with vegetable broth.
  2. Add chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the rice cooker.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Moroccan Spiced Lamb and Rice

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb ground lamb
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the rice and place it in the rice cooker with chicken broth.
  2. Brown ground lamb in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion, diced carrot, raisins, minced garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Transfer the lamb mixture to the rice cooker.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Close the rice cooker lid and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

These rice cooker recipes offer a variety of flavors and are seasoned with delicious spices to enhance the taste of the protein and rice. Enjoy experimenting with these flavorful dishes!