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Here are two portions of the creamy red lentil risotto. It is plant-based, vegan and dairy free!

Creamy Red Lentil Risotto in a Rice Cooker (2025) – Easy, Vegan, and Delicious!

celestewellsbury
This Creamy Red Lentil Risotto in a Rice Cooker is a simple, plant-based, vegan  and dairy-free one-pot meal packed with flavour and protein.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil cold pressed/extra virgin
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice or risotto rice
  • 3/4 cups dried red lentils
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3-4 baby carrots finely diced
  • 1/4 head broccoli finely chopped
  • 1/4 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsbp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 vegetable bullion cube
  • 2 tbsp frozen green peas

Instructions
 

  • Add Ingredients to the Rice Cooker:
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 1.5 cups Arborio rice, 3/4 cups dried red lentils, 1 yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 3-4 baby carrots, 1/4 head broccoli, 1/4 red bell pepper, 1 1/2 tsbp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 cups hot water, 1 vegetable bullion cube
  • Cook the Risotto: Stir everything together to combine. Secure the lid on the rice cooker and press the “cook” button. Let the rice cooker work its magic—no stirring needed!
  • Finish with Peas: Once the cooking cycle is complete, stir in green peas. Let the risotto sit in the rice cooker for 5 minutes to allow the peas to thaw and the flavors to meld together.
    2 tbsp frozen green peas
  • Serve and Enjoy: Give the risotto a final stir, then serve warm. Enjoy your creamy, dairy-free red lentil risotto straight from the rice cooker!

Video

Notes

I used a vegetable bouillon cube, but feel free to use a broth of your choice. Taste and add salt if desired.  
 
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