RICE COOKER MEALS » 3 Easy & Healthy One-Pot Recipes | Dump & Go Meal Prep

You’d be surprised what your rice cooker can do beyond just plain rice! In this video, I’m showing you 3 delicious one-pot rice cooker meals that are healthy, balanced, and super easy to make - no stovetop, no fancy equipment, and no mess.

Each recipe has a good balance of grains, veggies, and protein, all cooked together in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re a beginner, a student, or just short on time, these meals are perfect for busy weeknights or quick meal prep.

► TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - 5-Ingredient Formula
3:36 - Recipe 1 - Veggie Fried Rice
6:04 - Recipe 2 - Chicken Burrito Bowl
7:49 - Recipe 3 - Salmon Rice Bow

#1 - VEGETABLE FRIED RICE (NO-FRY)
(452 calories/serving, if served as 2 servings)

Grains & Liquid Base:
► 1 cup (190 g) jasmine rice, rinsed
► 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth (or water)

Seasonings:
► 1½ tbsp (22 ml) light soy sauce
► 1 tsp (5 ml) oyster sauce
► ½ tsp (2 ml) sesame oil
► 1 clove garlic, minced
► ½ tsp (2 g) sugar
► Pinch of ground black pepper

Vegetables:
► ¼ cup (35 g) frozen peas
► ¼ cup (35 g) frozen corn
► ¼ cup (30 g) diced carrots
► ¼ cup (35 g) chopped onion

Protein:
► ½ cup (100 g) extra-firm tofu, cubed (or chicken, ham, or shrimp)
► 1 large egg, beaten

Toppings:
► Green onions, sesame seeds, and chili oil for garnish

#2 - CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL
(463 calories/serving, if served as 2 servings)

Grains & Liquid Base:
► 1 cup (190 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
► ¾ cup (180 ml) chicken broth
► ¼ cup (60 ml) salsa

Seasonings:
► 1½ tsp (4 g) chili powder
► ½ tsp (2 g) cumin
► ¼ tsp (1 g) smoked paprika
► ¼ tsp (1 g) garlic powder
► ¼ tsp (1 g) onion powder (or 1 tbsp / 8 g taco seasoning instead of all spices)

Vegetables:
► ¼ cup (35 g) frozen corn
► ¼ cup (35 g) diced red bell pepper
► ¼ cup (35 g) diced onion
► ⅓ cup (60 g) canned black beans, rinsed

Protein:
► ½ cup (150 g) diced raw chicken breast or thigh (season with salt and pepper)

Toppings:
► Cilantro, lime juice, avocado, and Greek yogurt or cheese for topping

#3 - SALMON BOWL (WITH GOCHUJANG SAUCE)
(632 calories/serving, if served as 2 servings)

Grains & Liquid Base:
► 1 cup (190 g) short- or medium-grain rice, rinsed
► 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth (or water)

Seasonings:
► 2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce
► ½ tsp (2 ml) sesame oil
► ½ tsp (2 ml) rice vinegar (optional)

Vegetables:
► ½ cup (80 g) edamame
► ¼ cup (30 g) diced carrots
► ¼ cup (35 g) frozen corn
► 2 tbsp (10 g) chopped green onions

Protein:
► 150 g (5 oz) salmon fillet

Gochujang Sauce:
► 2 tbsp (40 g) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
► 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
► 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
► ½ tbsp (7 ml) rice vinegar
► ½ tbsp (7 g) honey
► 1 garlic clove, minced
► 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) water, as needed to thin

Toppings:
► Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds, roasted seaweed flakes, and green onions