This is one of the healthiest recipes we’ve ever published. It’s high carb, high protein, low fat, and full of vitamins, minerals, and other good stuff. If clean eating is your thing, this is for you. The black eyed peas and rice provide adequate amounts of important macro nutrients – carbs and protein – while the additional herbs and spices supply extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Healthy 1-Pot Rice Cooker Meal: Black Eyed Peas and Rice
Black eyed peas, brown rice, and herbs and spices cooked to perfection on autopilot. A healthy meal for 2 to 4 people that you can set and forget.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup black eyed peas
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp minced ginger or ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp miso paste
- Pinch of thyme
- Pinch of rosemary
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a rice cooker, stir thoroughly, cover and cook. When the rice cooker finishes and flips to the warm setting, let stand with the lid on for about 10 min, then serve.
Notes
VERY IMPORTANT: If you use white rice, you must use less water. Otherwise the rice will turn to mush. Start with 3 cups and add more if needed.
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