College is so stressful that trying to keep up with classes and a social schedule can be more than overwhelming. Sometimes, its hard to even find time to fit in a proper meal. But I have the answer to those problems: rice cookers.
Rice cookers have a heating pad on the base, a removable cooking bowl, a steaming tray (optional) and a lid. They have both a "heat" and a "warm" function that changes the temperature of the heating pad. This versatile appliance can be used to cook everything from rice and beans, to Jambalaya, to soup. So give it a try with these awesome and easy rice cooker recipes!
Gourmet Rice and Beans
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:35 mins
- Total Time:40 mins
- Servings:4
- Easy
- 1 Cup Rice uncooked
- 1 10 Ounce Can Dice Tomatoes
- 1 14.5 Ounce Can Chicken Broth
- 1 15.25 Ounce Can Black Beans
- 1 14.75 Ounce Can Sweet Corn
Ingredients
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Step 1
Drain Tomatoes, Black Beans and Corn. Place Ingredients in Cooking Bowl.
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Step 2
Put Rice and Chicken Broth into Cooking Bowl and turn on to "heat" mode.
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Step 3
Cook ingredients together unless rice cooker turns itself off. Stir Occasionally.
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Step 4
Top with Cheese or Salsa and Enjoy!
Jambalaya
- Prep Time:30 mins
- Cook Time:45 mins
- Total Time:1 hr 15 mins
- Servings:4
- Medium
- 2 Cups Rice Uncooked
- 2/3 Lbs ground Andouille Sausage
- 1 16 ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Water
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 Onion Diced
- 1 Red Pepper Diced
Ingredients
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Step 1
Turn Rice Cooker on to "heat" mode so that the base of the cooking pot becomes warm.
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Step 2
Put Sausage in pot and cook until brown.
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Step 3
Remove sausage from pot and set aside. Cook Peppers and Onions together in Sausage Grease until soft.
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Step 4
Remove Peppers and Onions and set aside. Put Rice and Diced Tomatoes together into Cooking Pot. Add in 1 cup of water. Cook until Rice Cooker turns to "warm" function.
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Step 5
Once Rice is finished, add in the sausage, peppers and onions to the pot. Add in spices and continue to let the combination heat on the "warm" function.
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Step 6
Serve and Enjoy!
Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Total Time:25 mins
- Servings:4
- Easy
- 3/4 Cup Water
- 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 3 Cups Whole Milk
- 6 Ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Finely Chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- Whipped Cream Optional
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place the water in the rice cooker and turn to "heat".
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Step 2
Once water begins to simmer, whisk in cocoa powder. Once well mixed, add in milk and return the mixture to a simmer.
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Step 3
Whisk in chocolate and sugar. Continue heating the mixture, stirring frequently.
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Step 4
Once the mixture is smooth, place in mugs, top with whipped cream and cocoa powder, and enjoy!
Chicken Noodle Soup
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Total Time:30 mins
- Servings:6
- Easy
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can vegetable broth
- 1/2 lbs chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Ingredients
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Step 1
In rice cooker, melt the butter with the "heat" function on. Then add onion and celery to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Step 2
Add the chicken broth and vegetable broth. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
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Step 3
Continue to heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Place in bowls and serve with a loaf of bread.