Best Vegan Rice Cooker Recipes
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Description
Rice cookers are not just for cooking rice, they can also be used to make a range of delicious vegan meals. From soups and stews to casseroles and desserts, rice cookers are a versatile kitchen appliance that can save you time and effort in the kitchen. In this blog post, we've rounded up some of the best vegan rice cooker recipes that are easy to make and sure to impress.Prep Time and Cook Time
Most of the recipes in this blog post have a prep time of around 10-15 minutes and a cook time of between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the recipe.Ingredients
The ingredients for the recipes in this blog post are all vegan-friendly and easy to find at your local grocery store. They include a variety of grains, vegetables, legumes, and spices.Equipment
You will need a rice cooker for all of the recipes in this post, as well as basic kitchen equipment like a cutting board, knife, and measuring cups and spoons.Method
The method for each recipe will vary, but all of the recipes are designed to be cooked in a rice cooker. Some recipes will require you to sauté ingredients in a separate pan before adding them to the rice cooker, while others can be prepared entirely in the rice cooker.Notes
Make sure to read the recipe notes carefully before starting to cook, as they may contain important tips and variations on the recipe.Nutrition Info
Each recipe in this blog post includes a rough estimate of the nutritional information per serving, including calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates.Recipe Tips
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your rice cooker when making these vegan recipes: 1. Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. 2. Rinse your grains and legumes before cooking to remove any dirt or debris. 3. Add spices and herbs to your rice cooker for extra flavor. 4. Experiment with different grains and vegetables to create your own unique recipes.Recipes
1. Vegan Lentil Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
- Rinse the lentils and add them to the rice cooker with the vegetable broth, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on the "soup" setting for 1 hour or until the lentils are tender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes:
You can add other vegetables like potatoes or sweet potatoes to this soup for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition Info (per serving): 220 calories, 1g fat, 15g protein, 36g carbohydrates
2. Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
- Rinse the Arborio rice and add it to the rice cooker with the vegetable broth, onion, garlic, mushrooms, white wine (if using), nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on the "risotto" setting for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and creamy.
- Serve hot with additional nutritional yeast and chopped herbs, if desired.
Notes:
You can use other types of mushrooms like shiitake or portobello in this recipe for extra flavor.
Nutrition Info (per serving): 220 calories, 1g fat, 4g protein, 44g carbohydrates
3. Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a separate pan until soft and translucent.
- Add the sautéed onion and garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potato, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the rice cooker.
- Cook on the "chili" setting for 1 hour or until the sweet potato is tender.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or vegan sour cream.
Notes:
You can use other types of beans like kidney or pinto in this recipe for variation.
Nutrition Info (per serving): 220 calories, 1g fat, 8g protein, 44g carbohydrates
4. Vegan Vegetable Curry
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, etc.)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can coconut milk
Method:
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a separate pan until soft and translucent.
- Add the sautéed onion and garlic, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chopped vegetables, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the rice cooker.
- Cook on the "curry" setting for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes:
You can use other types of vegetables like eggplant or cauliflower in this recipe for variation.
Nutrition Info (per serving): 260 calories, 10g fat, 8g protein, 36g carbohydrates
5. Vegan Chocolate Cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- Grease the rice cooker insert with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the rice cooker insert and cook on the "cake" setting for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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