Pilaf, basmati, jasmine, brown: If this is the only diversity your rice cooker has known, it’s definitely time to spice things up. Here, ten foods you never knew you could make in this nifty little appliance.
10 Surprising Things You Can Make In Your Rice Cooker
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Published Oct 21, 2015
Omelets And Frittatas
Forget the stirring and flipping: Just set the cooker to “steam” and pour in beaten eggs plus your favorite toppings. Fourteen minutes later, a fluffy omelet awaits.
Steamed Vegetables
Anything from cabbage to broccoli to green beans. (Use this handy chart see how long each one cooks.)
By Desiree
Chocolate Cake
Set it. Forget it. Ice it. Eat it.
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Mac And Cheese
Less prep time, same amazing gooey goodness.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Because: flu season.
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Daily Cooking Quest
Honey Glazed Upside Down Apple Cake
We'll take two slices, please.
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Taste Spotting
Steel Cut Oats
A breakfast of champions in under 30 minutes.
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Quinoa (or Any Grain)
Quinoa and tomatoes: the fancy lady’s rice and beans.
Chili
You know, for when you’re using your slow-cooker for other purposes.
Pumpkin And Baby Spinach Risotto
OK, so risotto is technically rice. But sue us: We love risotto.
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